Left-side components
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(1) | Connects a modem cable. | ||
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(2) | Vent | Enables airflow to cool internal components. | |
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| NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool | |
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| internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal | |
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| for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine | |
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| operation. | |
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(3) | External monitor port | Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. | |
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(4) | Power connector | Connects an AC adapter. | |
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(5) | Connects a network cable. | ||
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(6) | USB ports (3) | Connect optional USB devices. | |
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(7) | ExpressCard slot | Supports optional ExpressCards. | |
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(8) | Battery light | ● | Amber: A battery is charging. |
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| ● | Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity. |
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| ● | Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available |
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| power source has reached a low battery level. When |
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| the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery |
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| light begins blinking rapidly. |
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| ● | Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power |
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| source, the light turns off when all batteries in the |
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| computer are fully charged. If the computer is not |
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| plugged into an external power source, the light stays |
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| off until the battery reaches a low battery level. |
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