Left-side components

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

(2)

Vent

Enables airflow to cool internal components.

 

 

NOTE: 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.

 

 

 

(3)

RJ-11 (modem) jack

Connects a modem cable.

 

 

 

(4)

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects a network cable.

 

 

 

(5)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

(6)

S-Video-out jack

Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR,

 

 

camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.

 

 

 

(7)

Digital Media Slot

Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital

 

 

(SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS),

 

 

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

 

 

 

(8)

USB port

Connects an optional USB device.

 

 

 

8 Chapter 2 Components