Front components
Component Description
(1) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(2) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
Right-side components
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical
discs.
(2) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable.
(5) AC adapter light
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On: The computer is connected to external power.
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Off: The computer is not connected to external power.
(6) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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