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| (1) | External monitor port | Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. | |
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| (2) | Vents (2) | Enable airflow to cool internal components. | |
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| (3) | Connects a network cable. | ||
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| (4) | HDMI port (select models only) | Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a | |
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| (5) | USB port | Connect optional USB devices. | |
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| (6) | Connects an optional computer headset microphone, | ||
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 | stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. | |
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| (7) | Produce sound when connected to optional powered | ||
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 | stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or | |
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 | television audio. | |
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 | WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, | |
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 | adjust the volume before putting on headphones, | |
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 | earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, | |
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 | refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and | |
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 | Environmental Notices. | |
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 | When a device is connected to the jack, the computer | |
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| (8) | Digital Media Slot | Supports the following digital card formats: | |
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 | ● | MultiMediaCard | 
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 | ● | Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card | 
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 | ● | Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory | 
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| (9) | Drive light | Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. | |
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| (10) | Power light | ● | White: The computer is on. | 
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 | ● | Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. | 
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 | ● | Off: The computer is off. | 
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12 Chapter 2 External component identification
