Left-side components

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Battery light

Amber—A battery is charging.

 

 

Turquoise—A battery is close to full charge capacity.

 

 

Flashing amber—A battery that is the only available power

 

 

source has reached a low battery level. When the battery

 

 

reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins

 

 

blinking rapidly.

 

 

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..

 

 

 

(2)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

(3)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

(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)

USB ports (2)

Connects optional USB devices.

 

 

 

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