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Chapter 2 External component identification
Component
Hard drive light
Power light
Component
Optical drive (select models only)
Optical drive light
USB ports (2)
Power connector
Battery/AC adapter light
Security cable slot
Description
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
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Off: The hard drive is idle.
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White: The computer is on.
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Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
Description
Reads and writes to an optical disc.
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On: The optical drive is in use.
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Off: The optical drive is idle.
Connect optional USB devices.
Connects an AC adapter.
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White: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is fully charged.
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Amber: A battery is charging.
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Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low
battery level, or there is a battery error. When a
battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery
light begins blinking rapidly.
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.