
External component identification
Right-side components
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1 | ExpressCard slot (select models only) | Supports optional ExpressCards. |
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2 | Digital Media Slot (select models only) | Supports the following optional digital card formats: |
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| ■ MultiMedia Card |
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| ■ MultiMedia Card Plus |
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| ■ Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card |
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| ■ Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card |
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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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4 | USB ports (2) (select models only) | Connect optional USB devices. |
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5 | External monitor port | Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. |
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6 | Vent | Enables airflow to cool internal components. |
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| ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components |
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| and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and |
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| off during routine operation. |
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7 | Security cable slot | Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. |
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| ✎ The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not |
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| prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. |
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