Right side

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Optical drive

Reads an optical disc.

 

 

NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to

 

 

an optical disc.

 

 

 

(2)

Optical drive light

● Green: The optical drive is being accessed.

 

 

● Off: The optical drive is idle.

 

 

 

(3)

Optical drive eject button

Releases the disc tray.

 

 

 

(4)

USB 2.0 ports (2)

Connect optional USB devices.

 

 

NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see

 

 

Using a USB device on page 39.

 

 

 

(5)

AC adapter light

● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is

 

 

charged.

 

 

● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery

 

 

is charging.

 

 

● Off: The computer is using DC 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.

 

 

 

4

Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer