Right-side components

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

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Optical drive

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

 

 

discs.

 

 

 

(2)

Optical drive light on release button

Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.

 

 

 

(3)

USB port

Connects an optional USB device.

 

 

 

(4)

RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only)

Connects a modem cable (purchased separately).

 

 

 

(5)

AC adapter light

● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.

 

 

● On white: The computer is connected to external power.

 

 

● Amber: The battery is charging.

 

 

● Off: The computer is not connected to external 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.

 

 

 

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