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Getting to know your computer
Right side
Component
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Power light
Drive light
Memory card reader
USB 2.0 port
Optical drive (select products
only)
Optical drive eject button
(select products only)
Security cable slot
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.
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 memory card reader, and then press in on the card
until it is firmly seated.
To remove a card:
Pull the card out of the memory card reader.
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Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or
smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to
an optical disc.
NOTE:
For disc compatibility information, type help in the taskbar search box,
select Help and Support, and then type disc compatibility in the search
box.
Releases the optical drive disc tray.
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE:
The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not
prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
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