Component

 

Description

 

 

 

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RJ-45 (network) jack lights

White—Computer is connected to a network.

 

[Author note:]Is this how the lights

Blinking amber—Data is being transferred.

 

work?

NOTE: When both lights are off the computer is not

 

 

 

 

connected to a network.

 

 

 

(7)

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects a network cable.

 

 

 

(8)

AC adapter light

White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is

 

 

charged.

 

 

Blinking white: The battery has reached a low battery

 

 

level.

 

 

Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is

 

 

charging.

 

 

Off: The computer is using DC power.

 

 

 

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Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

Left side

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)

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.

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Chapter 2 External component identification