External component identification 2–7
Left-side components
Right-side components
Item Component Function
1
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
2
AC adapter light
■ On: The computer is connected to external power.
■ Off: The computer is not connected to external power.
3
External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
4
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
5
HDMI port (select models only) Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition
television, or any compatible digital or audio component.
6
USB port Connects an optional USB device.
7
Digital Media Slot (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats:
■ Memory Stick (MS)
■ Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
■ MultiMediaCard (MMC)
■ Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
■ xD-Picture Card (XD)
■ xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H
■ xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M
8
Digital Media Slot light (select models only) On: The Digital Media Slot is in use.
Item Component Function
1
Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs.
2
Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
3
USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
4
RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable.
5
Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
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The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may
not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
