Manual

20 A Tour of Your Computer
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Bottom View
BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE — Provides information on the battery charge. For more information, see
"Checking the Battery Charge" on page 26.
BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE — Releases the battery from the battery bay. For more information, see
"Removing a Battery" on page 27.
BATTERY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to
an electrical outlet. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 25.
HARD DRIVE — Stores software and data. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 73.
FAN — The computer uses fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from
overheating.
M
INI PCI CARD/MODEM COVER — Covers the compartment that contains the Mini PCI card and the
modem.
MEMORY MODULE COVER — Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. For more
information, see page 75.
OPTICAL-DRIVE LOCKING SCREW — Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more
information, see "Optical Drive" on page 88.
SUBWOOFER — Produces a broader bass output than is provided by the speakers.
memory module cover
hard drive
fan
battery
battery charge gauge
battery-bay latch release
optical-drive locking screw
fan
Mini PCI card/modem cover
subwoofer
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