Product Description

The computer rear panel and left side components are shown in Figure 1-3 and described in Table 1-7.

Figure 1-3. Rear Panel and Left Side Components

Table 1-7

Rear Panel and Left Side Components

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

1

Vent

Allows airflow to cool internal components.

 

CAUTION: To prevent damage, the computer shuts down if an

 

overheating condition occurs. Do not block the cooling vent.

 

Avoid placing the computer on a blanket, rug, or other flexible

 

surface that may cover the vent area.

 

 

 

2

Infrared port

Provides wireless communication between

 

 

the computer and another infrared-

 

 

equipped device using an infrared beam.

 

 

 

3

Parallel connector

Connects a parallel device.

 

 

 

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