Panel
This is a brief introduction to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators.
Front view
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Display screen
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Microphone
Keyboard
Palmrest
Click buttons (Left and right)
Touchpad
Status indicators
Launch keys
Power button
Description
Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output.
Internal microphone for sound recording.
For entering data into you computer.
Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.
Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components.
Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
Turns the computer on and off.
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Closed front view
Description
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10
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Speakers
Power indicator
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Battery indicator
Description
Description
Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Lights up when the computer is on.
Lights up when the battery is being charged.
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Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (for selected models)
Wireless communication button/ indicator
Line-in jack
Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication
(optional).
Press to enable/disable the wireless function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (optional).
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Mic-in jack
Description
Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, UsB camera).
Left view
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Right view
Icon
Optical drive
Item/ Port
Optical disk access indicator
Optical drive eject button
Emergency eject hole
Description
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type.
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
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Rear view
Icon Item/ Port Description
PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot
PC card slot Accepts one Type II CardBus PC Card.
USB 2.0 port
Network jack
Modem jack
Ventilation slots
Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based network.
Connects to a phone line.
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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Power jack
Description
Connects to an AC adaptor.
External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Bottom view
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Hard disc bay
Battery release latch
Battery bay
Battery lock
Cooling fan
Memory comparment
Description
Houses the computer’s hard disc (secured by a screw).
Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
Houses the computer’s battery pack.
Locks the battery in place.
Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
House the computer’s main memory.
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