Right-side components

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Optical drive

Reads and writes to optical discs.

 

 

 

(2)

Optical drive light

Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.

 

 

 

(3)

USB port

Connects an optional USB device.

 

 

 

(4)

RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only)

Connects a modem cable.

 

 

 

(5)

AC adapter/power/battery light

White: The computer is connected to external power and

 

 

the battery is fully charged.

 

 

Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.

 

 

Amber: A battery is charging.

 

 

Off: The computer is not connected to external power.

 

 

 

(6)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

(7)

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.

 

 

 

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