Rear
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(1) | Connects a network cable. | |
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| ● Green (left): The network is connected. |
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| ● Amber (right): Activity is occurring on the |
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| network. |
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(2) | USB 3.0 port | Connects an optional USB device, such as a |
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| keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner |
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| or USB hub. |
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| For details about different types of USB ports, |
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| see Using a USB device on page 50. |
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(3) | Security cable slot | Attaches an optional security cable to the |
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| computer. |
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| NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as |
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| a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer |
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| from being mishandled or stolen. |
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(4) | DisplayPort | Connects an optional digital display device, such |
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| as a |
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(5) | USB 3.0 charging (powered) port | Connects an optional USB device, such as a |
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| keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner |
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| or USB hub. Standard USB ports will not charge |
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| all USB devices or will charge using a low |
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| current. Some USB devices require power and |
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| require you to use a powered port. |
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| NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge |
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| select models of cell phones and MP3 players, |
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| even when the computer is off. |
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| For details about different types of USB ports, |
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| see Using a USB device on page 50. |
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(6) | Power connector | Connects an AC adapter. |
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(7) | AC adapter light | ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the |
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| battery is charged. |
● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
● Off: The computer is using DC power.
14 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer | ENWW |
