User Guide

Right side
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Power light ● On: The computer is on.
● O: The computer is o, in Hibernation, or in the Sleep
state. For information about Sleep or Hibernation, see
Using Sleep and Hibernation on page 30.
(2) Drive light ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
(3) Memory card reader 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 rmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲ Pull the card out of the memory card reader.
(4) USB port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
(5) Optical drive (select products only) Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or
reads and writes to an optical disc.
(6) Optical drive eject button (select products only) Releases the optical drive disc tray.
(7) Security cable slot 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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