User Guide - Windows 8.1
Component Description
(2) Vent Enables airow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for
the internal fan to cycle on and o during routine operation.
(3) Optical drive (select products only) Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or
reads and writes to an optical disc.
(4) Optical drive light Green: The optical drive is in use.
O: The optical drive is o.
(5) Optical drive eject button Releases the optical drive disc tray.
(6) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards.
Display
Component Description
(1) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
(2) WWAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide
area networks (WWANs).
(3) Internal microphones Record sound.
(4) Webcam light (select products only) On: The webcam is in use.
6 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer