Left-side components
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1 | Power connector | Connects an AC adapter. |
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2 | AC adapter light | ■ On: The computer is connected to external power. |
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| ■ Off: The computer is not connected to external power. |
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3 | External monitor port | Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. |
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4 | Connects a network cable. | |
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5 | HDMI port (select models only) | Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a |
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6 | USB port | Connects an optional USB device. |
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7 | Digital Media Slot (select models only) | Supports the following optional digital card formats: |
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| ■ Memory Stick Pro (MSP) |
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| ■ MultiMediaCard (MMC) |
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| ■ Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card |
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8 | Digital Media Slot light (select models only) | On: The Digital Media Slot is in use. |
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Right-side components
Item | Component | Function |
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1 | Optical drive | Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs. |
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2 | Optical drive light | Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. |
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3 | USB ports (2) | Connect optional USB devices. |
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4 | Connects a modem cable. | |
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5 | Security cable slot | Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. |
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| ✎ The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may |
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| not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. |
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External component identification |
