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Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
Power connector
RJ-45 (network) jack
RJ-45 (network) lights (2)
USB charging port
Memory card reader
USB port
Upgrade bay (optical drive shown)
Optical drive light (select models only)
Optical drive eject button (select models
only)
Smart card
Description
Connects an AC adapter.
Connects a network cable.
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Green (left): The network is connected.
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Amber (right): The network is showing activity.
Connects an optional USB device. The USB charging port
can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3
players, even when the computer is off.
NOTE:
These ports support USB 2.0 by default. For
details about activating the USB 3.0 port functionality, see
Using a USB device on page
Reads data from and writes data to memory cards such as
Secure Digital (SD).
Connects optional USB devices and provide enhanced
USB power performance.
NOTE:
These ports support USB 2.0 by default. For
details about activating the USB 3.0 port functionality, see
Using a USB device on page
The upgrade bay can hold an optical drive that reads and
writes (select models only) to an optical disc. It can also
hold a weight saver option.
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Green: The optical drive is being accessed.
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Off: The optical drive is idle.
Releases the optical drive disc tray.
Supports optional smart cards.
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