Right-side components

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Optical drive

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

 

 

discs.

 

 

 

(2)

Optical drive light

Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.

 

 

 

(3)

USB ports (2)

Connect optional USB devices.

 

 

 

(4)

RJ-11 (modem) jack

Connects a modem cable.

 

 

 

(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

 

 

may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

 

 

 

8 Chapter 2 Components