Component |
| Description |
|
|
|
(5) | 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. |
|
|
|
(6) | Connects a network cable. | |
|
|
|
Left-side components
Component |
| Description | |
|
|
| |
(1) | Power connector | Connects an AC adapter. | |
|
|
|
|
(2) | Battery light | ● | Off: The computer is running on battery power. |
|
| ● | Blinking white: The battery has reached a low |
|
|
| battery level, a critical battery level, or there is a |
|
|
| battery error. When the battery reaches a |
|
|
| critical battery level, the battery light begins |
|
|
| blinking rapidly. |
|
| ● | Amber: A battery is charging. |
|
| ● | White: The computer is connected to external |
|
|
| power and the battery is fully charged. |
|
|
| |
(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) | Drive light | ● | On: The hard drive is being accessed. |
|
| ● | Off: The hard drive is idle. |
|
|
|
|
10 | Chapter 2 External component identification |
