External component identification

Right-side components

Item

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

ExpressCard slot

Supports an optional ExpressCard/34 module.

 

 

 

(2)

Digital Media Slot

Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital (SD)

 

 

Memory Card, Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O), MultiMediaCard (MMC),

 

 

Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-Picture Card (XD).

 

 

 

(3)

Digital Media Slot light

Blinking: The media card is being accessed.

 

 

 

(4)

eSATA/USB port

Connects a high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external

 

 

hard drive, or connects an optional USB device.

 

 

 

(5)

HDMI port

Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition

 

 

television, or any compatible digital or audio component.

 

 

✎ Depending on your computer model, the computer may include an

 

 

HDMI port or a USB port at this location.

 

 

 

(6)

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects a network cable.

 

 

 

(7)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

(8)

Vent

Enables airflow to cool internal components.

 

 

✎ The computer fan 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.

 

 

 

(9)

Security cable slot

Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

 

 

✎ The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not

 

 

prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

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