
Left-side  components
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| (1) | Connects an optional  | ||
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 | VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture | |
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| (2) | External monitor port | Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. | |
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| (3) | Expansion port 3 | Connects the computer to an optional docking device or | |
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 | optional expansion product. | |
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 | NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The | |
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 | term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. | |
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| (4) | Connects a network cable. | ||
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| (5) | USB ports (1 or 2, depending on computer model) | Connects optional USB devices. | |
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| (6) | 1394 port (select models only) | Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as | |
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| (7) | Digital Media Slot (select models only) | Supports the following optional digital card formats: | |
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 | ● | Memory Stick (MS) | 
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 | ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) | |
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 | ● | MultiMediaCard (MMC) | 
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 | ● Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O) | |
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 | ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card | |
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 | ● | xDPicture Card (XD) | 
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| (8) | Digital Media Slot light (select models only) | On: A digital card is being accessed. | |
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| (9) | ExpressCard slot | Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards. | |
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