A Look at the Notebook

Front Panel Components

Identifying front panel components

1

Infrared port

Links another IrDA-compliant device

 

 

for wireless communication.

 

 

 

2

Intake vent

Allows airflow to cool internal

 

 

components.

 

 

ÄTo prevent overheating, do

 

 

not obstruct vents. Using the

 

 

notebook on a soft surface,

 

 

such as a pillow, rug, or thick

 

 

clothing, may block airflow.

 

 

 

3

Volume buttons (2)

Adjust system volume. To mute or

 

 

restore volume, press both volume

 

 

buttons at the same time.

 

 

 

4

Stereo speaker/headphone

Connects optional, powered stereo

 

(line-out) jack

speakers, headphones, headset, or

 

 

television audio.

 

 

Internal speakers are muted

 

 

when a headphone is

 

 

connected to the line-out jack.

 

 

 

5

Microphone

Inputs single-channel sound. Can be

 

 

used whether the notebook is open or

 

 

closed.

 

 

 

6

Microphone jack

Connects an optional single-sound

 

 

channel microphone.

 

 

 

Getting Started

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Compaq N610c Series manual Front Panel Components, Identifying front panel components