Front components

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Audio-in (microphone) jack

Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array

 

 

microphone, or monaural microphone.

 

 

 

(2)

Audio-out (headphone) jack

Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo

 

 

speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.

 

 

 

Right-side components

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Optical drive

Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical

 

 

discs.

 

 

 

(2)

Optical drive light

Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.

 

 

 

(3)

USB ports (2)

Connect optional USB devices.

 

 

 

(4)

RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only)

Connects a modem cable.

 

 

 

(5)

AC adapter light

On: The computer is connected to external power.

 

 

Off: The computer is not connected to external power.

 

 

 

(6)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

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Compaq CQ71, G71 manual Front components, Right-side components