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Left-side components

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Left-side components Component (1) RJ-11 (modem) jack (2) Vent (3) External monitor port (4) Power connector (5) RJ-45 (network) jack (6) USB ports (3) (7) ExpressCard slot (8) Battery light Description Connects a modem cable. Enables airflow 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 off during routine operation. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an AC adapter. Connects a network cable. Connect an optional USB device. Supports optional ExpressCards. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. 8 Chapter 2 Components

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Left-side components
Component
Description
(1)
RJ-11 (modem) jack
Connects a modem cable.
(2)
Vent
Enables airflow 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 off during routine operation.
(3)
External monitor port
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(4)
Power connector
Connects an AC adapter.
(5)
RJ-45 (network) jack
Connects a network cable.
(6)
USB ports (3)
Connect an optional USB device.
(7)
ExpressCard slot
Supports optional ExpressCards.
(8)
Battery light
Amber: A battery is charging.
Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.
Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully
charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power
source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
battery level.
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Chapter 2
Components