Left side
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Chapter 2 External component identification
Power connector
AC adapter/battery light
RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights
USB 2.0 port
Memory card reader
USB 3.0 port
Optical drive eject button
Optical drive
Description
Connects an AC adapter.
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White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
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Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
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Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
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Off: The battery is not charging.
Connects a network cable.
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White: The network is connected.
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Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage,
share or access information.
To insert a card:
1.
Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
computer.
2.
Insert the card into the slot, and then push in on the card
until it is firmly seated.
To remove a card:
Press in on the card until it pops out.
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Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
Releases the disc tray.
Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or
reads and writes to an optical disc.