Left-side components

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

(1)

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.

 

 

 

(2)

S-Video-out jack

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

 

 

VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture

 

 

card.

 

 

 

(3)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

(4)

Expansion port 3

Connects the computer to an optional docking device or

 

 

expansion product.

 

 

NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The

 

 

term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.

 

 

 

(5)

ExpressCard slot

Supports optional ExpressCard/34 cards.

 

 

 

(6)

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects a network cable.

 

 

NOTE: On select computer models, the network jack

 

 

provides Gigabit Ethernet functionality.

 

 

 

(7)

USB port

Connects an optional USB device.

 

 

 

(8)

1394 port (select models only)

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

 

 

a camcorder.

 

 

 

(9)

Digital Media Slot light (select models only)

On: A digital card is being accessed.

 

 

 

(10)

Digital Media Slot (select models only)

Supports the following optional digital card formats:

 

 

Memory Stick (MS)

 

 

Memory Stick Pro (MSP)

 

 

MultiMediaCard (MMC)

 

 

Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O)

 

 

Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

 

 

xD-Picture Card (XD)

 

 

xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H

 

 

xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M

 

 

 

 

12 Chapter 2 External component identification