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Component Description
(1) Battery light
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Amber: A battery is charging.
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Blue: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
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Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.
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Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully
charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power
source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
battery level.
(2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(3) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal
fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
(5) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
10 Chapter 2 External component identification