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Left Side View
SECURITY CABLE SLOT —Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device
to the computer. Formore information, see "Security Cable Lock" on page 105.
AIR VENT —The computer uses fan(s) to create airflow through the vent(s), which
prevents the computer from overheating.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air
vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed
briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or
cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise
is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
USB CONNECTORS —Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the
optional floppy-drive cable.
OPTICAL DRIVE —You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive
in the optical drive bay. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page158.
OPTICAL-DRIVE-TRAY EJECT BUTTON —Press this button to eject a CD or DVD
from the optical drive. This button only works when the computer is turned on.
1 security cable slot 2 air vent
3 USB connectors (2) 4 optical drive
5 optical-drive tray eject button
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