User Guide

Right side
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Power light ● On: The computer is on.
● Blinking: (select products only): The computer is in the
Sleep state, a power-saving state. The computer shuts o
power to the display and other unnecessary components.
● O: Depending on your computer model, the computer is
o, in Hibernation, or in Sleep. Hibernation is the power-
saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(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:
▲ Press in on the card, and then remove it from 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 might not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
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