Right

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Audio-out (headphone) jack

Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo

 

 

speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television

 

 

audio.

 

 

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust

 

 

the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a

 

 

headset. For additional safety information, see the

 

 

Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.

 

 

NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the

 

 

computer speakers are disabled.

 

 

 

(2)

Audio-in (microphone) jack

Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo

 

 

array microphone, or monaural microphone.

 

 

 

(3)

USB 3.0 ports (2)

Connect optional USB 3.0 compatible devices and provide

 

 

enhanced USB power performance.

 

 

 

(4)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

(5)

Smart card reader

Supports optional smart cards.

 

 

 

(6)

Upgrade bay (optical drive shown)

The upgrade bay can hold a protective insert, a hard drive,

 

 

or an optical drive that reads an optical disc.

 

 

NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to

 

 

an optical disc.

 

 

 

(7)

Optical drive eject button (select models

Releases the disc tray.

 

only)

 

 

 

 

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