Rear

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

RJ-45 (network) jack with lights

Connects a network cable.

 

 

● Green (left): The network is connected.

 

 

● Amber (right): Activity is occurring on the

 

 

network.

 

 

 

(2)

USB 3.0 port

Connects an optional USB device, such as a

 

 

keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner

 

 

or USB hub.

 

 

For details about different types of USB ports,

 

 

see Using a USB device on page 50.

 

 

 

(3)

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.

 

 

 

(4)

DisplayPort

Connects an optional digital display device, such

 

 

as a high-performance monitor or projector.

 

 

 

(5)

USB 3.0 charging (powered) port

Connects an optional USB device, such as a

 

 

keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner

 

 

or USB hub. Standard USB ports will not charge

 

 

all USB devices or will charge using a low

 

 

current. Some USB devices require power and

 

 

require you to use a powered port.

 

 

NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge

 

 

select models of cell phones and MP3 players,

 

 

even when the computer is off.

 

 

For details about different types of USB ports,

 

 

see Using a USB device on page 50.

 

 

 

(6)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

(7)

AC adapter light

● White: The AC adapter is connected and the

 

 

battery is charged.

● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.

● Off: The computer is using DC power.

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