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Panel
Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.
Front Panel
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Item/ Port
Display screen
Status indicators
Launch keys
Touchpad
Click buttons (left, center
and right)
Power switch
Infrared port
Microphone
Palmrest
Keyboard
Speake
Description
Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer
output.
LEDs (light-emitting diodes) that turn on and off to show th
status of the computer and its functions and components.
Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer mouse.
The left and right buttons function like the left and right
mouse buttons; the center button serves as a scroll up/
down button.
Turns on the computer power.
Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-
aware computers).
Inputs sounds and voices into your computer.
Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
computer.
Inputs data into your computer.
Outputs sound.
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