Right-side components

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

PC Card slot*

Supports optional Type I and Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or

 

 

16-bit PC Cards.

 

 

 

(2)

SD Card Reader*

Supports the Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card and

 

 

MultiMediaCard (MMC) optional digital card formats.

 

 

 

(3)

Audio-out (headphone) jack

Produces sound when connected to optional powered

 

 

stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or

 

 

television audio.

 

 

 

(4)

Audio-in (microphone) jack

Connects an optional computer headset microphone,

 

 

stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.

 

 

 

(5)

USB port†

Connects an optional USB device.

 

 

 

(6)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

(7)

Vent

Enables airflow to cool internal components.

 

 

NOTE: The fan in the computer starts up automatically

 

 

to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is

 

 

normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during

 

 

routine operation.

 

 

 

(8)

Expansion port 3

Connects an optional docking device.

*To view the status of the PC Card Slot and SD Card Reader, go to Computer Setup (f10).

†To view the status of the USB ports, use the USB Storage Options utility. Refer to the “Securing USB ports” section in Chapter 11 for additional information.

Identifying the hardware

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