Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
● Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery
level. When the battery has reached a critical battery level,
the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
● O: The battery is not charging.
(8) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
Left
Use the illustration and table to 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 might not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
(2) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
● Green (left): The network is connected.
● Amber (right): Activity is occurring on the network.
(3) USB SuperSpeed 5 Gbps powered port Connects and supplies power to a USB device, provides high
speed data transfer, and (for select products) 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
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
(4) Smart card reader (select products only) Supports optional smart cards.
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