Right

USB ports

Optical drive

 

Modem

Kensington

ExpressCard

Access indicator

Eject hole

port

lock slot

slot

Eject button

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Icon

Description

 

Type 54 ExpressCard slot

Accepts one Type 54 ExpressCard module.

 

Note: Push to remove or install the card.

 

USB 2.0 ports

Connects to USB 2.0 devices (such as a USB mouse, keyboard,

 

printer, or camera).

 

 

Optical drive

Internal optical drive. Accepts CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs. (Blu-

 

ray available on select models only.)

Optical disc access

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

indicator

 

Optical drive eject button

Ejects the optical disc from the drive.

Emergency eject hole

Ejects the optical drive tray when the notebook is turned off.

 

Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject

 

the optical drive tray when the notebook is turned off.

Modem (RJ-11) port

Connects to a telephone line.

Kensington lock slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Rear

 

Ventilation slots

 

 

Item

Description

Ventilation slots

Helps cool internal components.

 

Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents

 

are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin.

 

Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If these slots are

 

blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or

 

permanent damage to the notebook.

 

Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not

 

obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar

 

surface.

 

 

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