Right side

Item

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Optical drive

Reads and writes to an optical disc.

 

 

 

(2)

Optical drive eject button

Releases the disc tray.

 

 

 

(3)

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.

 

 

 

(4)

USB 2.0 port

Connects an optional USB device.

 

 

 

(5)

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects a network cable.

 

 

 

(6)

AC adapter light

White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery

 

 

is charged.

 

 

Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the

 

 

battery is charging.

 

 

Off: The computer is using DC power.

 

 

 

(7)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

16

Chapter 2 External component identification