Front components
Description Function
Speakers (2) Produce sound.
Right-side components
Item Description Function
1 USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
2 Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, writes to optical discs.
3 Optical Drive light Flashing—Accessing the optical drive.
4 Power light NOTE: The computer has two power lights. The other power light
is on the top left of the computer.
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On—The computer is on.
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Flashing—The computer is in Sleep.
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Off—The computer is off or in Hibernation.
5 Hard Disk Drive light
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White—The hard disk drive is active.
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Amber—The hard disk drive is parked.
6 AC Adapter light
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White—The computer is connected to external power and the
battery is fully charged.
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Amber—The computer is connected to external power and
the battery is charging.
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Off—The computer is not connected to external power.
7 Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
8 Security Cable slot Connects an optional security cable. The security cable is designed
to act as a deterrent, but might not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
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