Right side

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Optical drive (select models only)

Reads and writes to an optical disc.

 

 

 

(2)

Optical drive light (select models only)

Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.

 

 

 

(3)

USB port

Connects an optional USB device.

 

 

 

(4)

AC adapter light

Blinking white: The computer is in the Suspend state.

 

 

White: The computer is connected to external power.

 

 

Amber: The computer is charging.

 

 

Off: The computer is not connected to external power.

 

 

 

(5)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

(6)

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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Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer