To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see Speaker Functions.
touch pad buttons —
Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse.
keyboard —
The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Key Combinations.
keyboard and wireless status lights
The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press <Fn><F2>.
Turns on when a card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled.
NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature, so the
light turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your card.
To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the
icon in the notification area and click Disable Bluetooth Radio.
To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press <Fn><F2>.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.
security cable slot —
Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device.
air vent —
The computer uses fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
S-video TV-out connector
Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects digital audio capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable.
IEEE 1394 connector —
Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.
audio connectors
Attach a microphone to the
connector.
Attach headphones or speakers to the
connector.
5-in-1 media memory card reader —
Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards:
Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
xD-Picture Card
ExpressCard slot —
Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, see Using ExpressCards.
NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does NOT support PC cards.
You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see Optical Drives.
optical drive-tray eject button —
Press this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive.
USB connectors
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drivedirectly to a USB connector using the optional floppy-drivecable.
modem connector (RJ-11)
To use the internal modem, connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
For additional information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer.
NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector.
Connects the computer to a network. The green and yellow lights next to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications.
For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer.
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drivedirectly to a USB connector using the optional floppy-drivecable.
AC adapter connector —
Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.
CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable.
Bottom View
1
battery
2
memory module cover
3
battery-bay latch release
4
fan vent
5
processor and thermal module cover
6
modem/Mini-Card/ wireless cover
7
optical-drive locking screw
8
hard drive
9
battery charge gauge
battery —
When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. For more information, see Using a Battery.
memory module cover —
Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. For more information, see page 115.
fan —
The computer uses a fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
processor and thermal module cover —
Covers the processor and thermal module.
modem/Mini Card/wireless cover —
Covers the compartment that contains the modem, Mini Card, and internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology. For more information, see page 121.
optical-drive locking screw —
Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see Optical Drives.
hard drive —
Stores software and data. For more information, see Hard Drive and Hard drive problems. The size displayed for your hard drive in Windows Explorer is the capacity of the drive before any operating system or programs are installed.
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light operates as follows:
light operates as follows:
light turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your card.
icon in the notification area and click 
connector.
connector.
