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Chapter 2 External component identification
Power light
Drive light
Memory card reader
USB 2.0 port
Optical drive (select products only)
Optical drive eject button (select products only)
Security cable slot
Description
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display
and other unneeded components.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage,
share, or access information.
To insert a card:
1.
Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
computer.
2.
Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then
press in on the card until it is firmly seated.
To remove a card:
Pull the card out of the slot.
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Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
Depending on your computer, reads an optical disc or reads and
writes to an optical disc.
NOTE:
For disc compatibility information, type help in the
taskbar search box, select Help and Support, and then type
disc compatibility in the search box.
Releases the optical drive disc tray.
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.
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