Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

(1)

Media Card Reader (select models only)

Supports the following optional digital card formats:

 

 

Memory Stick

 

 

Memory Stick Pro

 

 

MultiMediaCard

 

 

MultiMediaCard Plus

 

 

Secure Digital Memory Card

 

 

Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card

 

 

xD-Picture Card

 

 

xD-Picture Card Type H

 

 

xD-Picture Card Type M

 

 

 

(2)

USB ports (2) (select models only)

Connect optional USB devices.

 

 

 

(3)

Optical drive

Connect optional USB devices.

 

 

 

(4)

RJ-11 (modem) jack

Connects a modem cable.

 

 

 

(5)

Security cable slot

Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

 

 

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent,

 

 

but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or

 

 

stolen.

 

 

 

 

Left-side components

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

(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)

USB ports (2)

Connect optional USB devices.

 

 

 

(4)

1394 port (select models only)

Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a

 

 

camcorder.

 

 

 

(5)

ExpressCard slot

Supports optional ExpressCards.

 

 

 

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