Right side

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Optical drive

Reads and writes to an optical disc.

 

 

 

(2)

Optical drive light

On: The optical drive is in use.

 

 

Off: The optical drive is idle.

 

 

 

(3)

USB ports (2)

Connect optional USB devices.

 

 

 

(4)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

(5)

AC adapter light

White: The computer is connected to external

 

 

power and the battery is fully charged.

 

 

Amber: A battery is charging.

 

 

 

(6)

Security cable slot

Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

 

 

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a

deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

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