Front panel components
Drive conguration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering the slim optical drive bay.
1 Slim Optical Drive (optional) 6 Headphone Connector
2 USB 2.0 Charging (powered) Port (black) 7 Dual-State Power Button
3 USB 2.0 Port (black) 8 Hard Drive Activity Light
4 USB 3.0 Ports (blue) 9 SD Card Reader (optional)
5 Microphone/Headphone Connector
NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Headphone Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to
use the connector for a microphone line-In device or a headphone. You can recongure the connector at any time by
double-clicking the Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.
NOTE: The USB 2.0 Charging Port also provides current to charge a device such as a Smart Phone. The charging current is
available whenever the power cord is plugged into the system, even when the system is o.
NOTE: The Power On Light is normally white when the power is on. If it is ashing red, there is a problem with the
computer and it is displaying a diagnostic code. Refer to Interpreting system validation diagnostic front panel LEDs and
audible codes on page 112 to interpret the code.
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