• Card reader slot
Used to hold a card-shaped storage medium so that the card reader can read the data on the storage
medium.
• Headset connector (also known as combo audio jack)
Used to connect a headset or headphones to your computer.
• Microphone-mute indicator
When the microphone-mute indicator is on, the microphones are muted.
• Integrated camera
Used to take pictures or hold a video conference.
• Integrated camera activity indicator
When the indicator is on, the camera is in use.
• Integrated microphone
Used to record sounds or use speech-recognition software without using a microphone.
• Internal speaker
Used to listen to the sounds from your computer without using a headset or headphones.
• Power indicator
When the indicator is on, the computer is on.
• Storage drive activity indicator
When the indicator is on, the storage drives are in use.
• USB 3.0 connector
Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connection, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a
scanner, a printer, or a PDA.
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Chapter 1
Product overview
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