Overview

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Front view

Notes

Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration.

Front view
  • 1Optical drive eject/close button

    Used to eject the tray of the optical drive. After you insert a disc into the tray, press the eject/close button to close the tray.

  • 2Optical drive status indicator

    This indicator is on when the optical drive is in use.

  • 3Storage drive status indicator

    This indicator is on when the storage drive is in use.

  • 4Card reader slot (optional)

    Used to read data from a supported memory card.

  • 5Power button

    Used to turn on your computer. When you cannot shut down the computer from the operating system, press and hold the power button for four or more seconds to turn off the computer.

  • 6Power indicator

    This indicator is on when the computer is on.

  • 7Microphone connector

    Used to connect a microphone to your computer. You can use the microphone to record sounds or interact with the computer using speech-recognition software.

  • 8Headphone connector

    Used to connect headphones to your computer.

  • 9USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectors (2)

    Used to connect a USB-compatible device. For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 device to a USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector instead of a USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 2.0 connector.

  • 10USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (2)

    Used to connect a USB-compatible device. For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 device to a USB 3.1 Gen 2 or USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector instead of a USB 2.0 connector.

  • 11Illuminated red dot

    This indicator is on when the computer is on.

  • 12Internal speaker (optional)

    Used to listen to the sounds from your computer without using a headset or headphones.