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 49.

 

 

 

(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 49.

 

 

 

(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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