Right side

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Optical drive

Plays optical discs, such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs

 

 

 

(2)

Optical drive light

Green: The optical drive is being accessed.

 

 

 

(3)

USB port

Connects an optional USB device

 

 

 

(4)

AC adapter light

Blinking white: The battery is low.

 

 

Solid white: The computer is connected to external

 

 

power.

 

 

Amber: The computer is charging the battery.

 

 

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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