Left-side components

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

(2)

Expansion port 3

Connects the computer to an optional docking device or an optional

 

 

expansion product.

 

 

NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The term

 

 

expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.

 

 

 

(3)

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects a network cable.

 

 

 

(4)

HDMI port

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

 

 

definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.

 

 

 

(5)

eSATA/USB port (select models only)

Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such

 

 

as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB

 

 

device.

 

 

NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the computer may

 

 

include a USB port only.

 

 

 

(6)

USB port

Connects an optional USB device.

 

 

 

(7)

1394 port (select models only)

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

 

 

camcorder.

 

 

 

(8)

Digital Media Slot light

Blinking: The media card is being accessed.

 

 

 

(9)

ExpressCard slot

Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.

 

 

 

(10)

Digital Media Slot

Supports the following optional digital card formats:

 

 

Memory Stick (MS)

 

 

Memory Stick Pro (MSP)

 

 

MultiMediaCard (MMC)

 

 

Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

xD-Picture Card (XD)

xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H

xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M

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HP DV6 manual Left-side components

DV6 specifications

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