Left side
Component
Description
(1)
Power connector
Connects an AC adapter.
(2)
AC adapter/battery light
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White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
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Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
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Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
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Off: The battery is not charging.
(3)
RJ-45 (network) jack/lights
Connects a network cable.
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White: The network is connected.
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Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(4)
HDMI port
Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed HDMI device.
(5)
USB 3.0 ports (2)
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(6)
USB 3.0 charging (powered) port
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB ports
will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current.
Some USB devices require power and require you to use a
powered port.
NOTE:
USB charging ports can also charge select models of
cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is off.
(7)
Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional microphone-only devices.
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