Right side
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(1) | USB 2.0 ports (2) | Connect optional USB devices. |
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(2) | Connects a modem cable. | |
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(3) | Optical drive light (select models only) | Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. |
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(4) | Optical drive eject button (select models only) | Press to eject the optical disc. |
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(5) | Optical drive (select models only) | Reads optical discs. |
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Left side
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(1) | Security cable slot | Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. | |
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| NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but | |
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| it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. | |
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(2) | Power connector | Connects an AC adapter. | |
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(3) | Battery light | ● | Amber: The battery is charging. |
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| ● | White: The battery is close to full charge capacity. |
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| ● | Blinking amber: The battery is not charging and has |
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| reached a low or critical battery level. |
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| ● | Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power |
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| source, the light turns off when the battery is fully charged. If |
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| the computer is not plugged into an external power source, |
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| the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery |
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| level. |
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(4) | Vent | Enables airflow to cool internal components. | |
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| 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.
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