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Right-side components, Components 7 – HP Compaq Presario CQ42-210AU Notebook PC User Manual

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Right-side components

Component

Description

(1)

Optical drive

Reads and writes to optical discs.

(2)

Optical drive light

Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.

(3)

USB port

Connects an optional USB device.

(4)

RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only)

Connects a modem cable.

(5)

AC

adapter/power/battery

light

White: The computer is connected to external power and
the battery is fully charged.

Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.

Amber: A battery is charging.

Off: The computer is not connected to external power.

(6)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

(7)

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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