A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output. Image is for reference only. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 4 SD card reader Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card. Push to remove/install the card. 31245 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light is blue when plugged in. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Communication indicator Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity device status. Keyboard view # Icon Item Description 1 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. See "Using the keyboard" on page 14. 1234 3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 4 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of the button function as left and right selection buttons. Left view 1234567 # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington- compatible computer security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Keyless models are also available. 2 Ventilation Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/ 1000-based network. 5 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 6 USB port Connects to USB devices. 7 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Information on USB 3.0 Right view 123456 # Icon Item Description 1 USB ports Connect to USB devices. 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Carefully insert a straightened paper clip to eject the optical drive tray. 6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. Base view 21345 # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. HDD compartment Houses the computer's hard disk drive memory. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Insert a suitable tool and slide to release. Lock keys and numeric keypad Hotkeys Windows keys Touchpad basics Touchpad gestures Creating a recovery backup Creating a drivers and applications backup Recovering your system Reinstalling drivers...

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