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Chapter 2 External component identification
Power light
Hard drive light
Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
jack
USB 2.0 port
Optical drive (select products only)
Optical drive eject button (select products only)
Description
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display
and other unneeded components.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional microphone-only devices.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory,
Safety, and Environmental Notices.
NOTE:
When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or
reads and writes to an optical disc.
Releases the optical drive disc tray.