Left side

Item

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

(2)

Vents (2)

Enable 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.

 

 

 

(3)

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects a network cable.

(4)

HDMI port (select models only)

Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.

(5)

USB port

Connect optional USB devices.

 

 

 

(6)

Audio-in (microphone) jack

Connects an optional computer headset microphone,

 

 

stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.

 

 

 

(7)

Audio-out (headphone) jack

Produce sound when connected to optional powered

 

 

stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or

 

 

television audio.

 

 

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,

 

 

adjust the volume before putting on headphones,

 

 

earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information,

 

 

refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and

 

 

Environmental Notices.

 

 

When a device is connected to the jack, the computer

 

 

speakers are disabled.

 

 

 

(8)

Digital Media Slot

Supports the following digital card formats:

 

 

MultiMediaCard

 

 

Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

 

 

Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card

 

 

 

(9)

Drive light

Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.

 

 

 

 

(10)

Power light

White: The computer is on.

 

 

Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.

 

 

Off: The computer is off.

 

 

 

 

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