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Component Description
(1) Power light ● On: The computer is on.
● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts o power to the display 
and other unneeded components.
● O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a 
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(2) Drive light (select products only) ● 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 Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or 
reads and writes to an optical disc.
(6)   Optical drive eject button 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 may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or 
stolen.
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