Right-side components
Item Component Description
(1) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(2) Digital Media Slot
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Memory Stick
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Memory Stick Pro
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MultiMediaCard
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Secure Digital Memory Card
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Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card
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xD-Picture Card
(3) Optical drive Reads and writes to an optical disc.
CAUTION: Do not insert 8-cm optical discs into the
optical drive. This can cause damage to the computer.
(4) Battery light
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Off: The computer is running on battery power.
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Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low
battery level, a critical battery level, or there is a
battery error.
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Amber: A battery is charging.
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White: The computer is connected to external
power and the battery is fully charged.
(5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(6) 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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