Table 2-1
Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component
Description
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Off: The battery is not charging.
(6)
Power connector
Connects an AC adapter.
Left side
Table 2-2
Left-side components and their descriptions
Component
Description
(1)
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 firmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲
Pull the card out of the memory card reader.
(2)
Drive light (select products only)
●
Blinking white: The solid-state drive is being accessed.
(3)
Power light
●
On: The computer is on.
●
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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