Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
● White: The network is connected.
● Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(5) AC adapter and battery light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
● Blinking amber: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
● O: The battery is not charging.
(6) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
Left side
Identify the components on the left side of the computer.
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it migh
t not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
(2)
USB Type-C® port Connects a USB device, provides data transfer, and (for select
pr
oducts) charges small devices (such as a smartphone) when
the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE:
Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adap
ter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
(3)
Drive light ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
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