Left-side components

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

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.

 

 

 

(2)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

(3)

Battery light

Amber: A battery is charging.

 

 

White: A battery is close to full charge capacity.

 

 

Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power

 

 

source, the light turns off when all batteries in the computer

 

 

are fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an

 

 

external power source, the light stays off until the battery

 

 

reaches a low battery level.

 

 

 

(4)

Vent

Enables airflow to cool internal components.

 

 

NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal

 

 

components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal

 

 

fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.

 

 

 

(5)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

(6)

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects a network cable.

 

 

 

(7)

HDMI port

Connects an optional HDMI device.

 

 

 

(8)

Combo eSATA/USB port

Connects an optional USB device or high-performance eSATA

 

 

components, such as an eSATA external solid-state module.

 

 

 

(9)

USB port

Connects optional USB device.

 

 

 

(10)

ExpressCard slot

Supports optional ExpressCards.

 

 

 

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