External component identification
Left-side components
✎Your computer might look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
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1 | External monitor port | Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. |
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2 | Vent | Enables airflow to cool internal components. |
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| ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal |
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| components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the |
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| internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. |
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3 | HDMI port (select models only) | Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a |
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| television, or any compatible digital or audio component. |
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| an HDMI port or a USB port at this location. |
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4 | Connects a network cable. | |
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5 | USB ports (2) | Connects an optional USB device. |
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6 | Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array | |
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| microphone, or monaural microphone. |
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7 | Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo | |
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| speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. |
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8 | Digital media slot (select models only) | Support the following optional digital card formats: |
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| ■ Memort Stick (MS) |
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| ■ Memory Stick Pro (MSP) |
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| ■ MultiMediaCard (MMC) |
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| ■ Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card |
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9 | Drive light | |
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