External component identification

Right-side components

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

1

Optical drive

Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs.

 

 

 

2

Optical drive light

Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.

 

 

 

3

USB ports (2)

Connect optional USB devices.

 

 

 

4

TV antenna/cable jack (select models

Connects a TV antenna, a digital cable device, or a satellite device that

 

only)

receives standard or high-definition TV broadcasts.

 

 

 

5

RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models

Connects a modem cable.

 

only)

 

 

 

 

6

Security cable slot

Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

 

 

✎ The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not

 

 

prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

7

AC adapter light

■ On: The computer is connected to external power.

 

 

■ Off: The computer is not connected to external power.

 

 

 

8

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

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