Product Description

Table 1-5

Rear Panel and Left-Side Components (Continued)

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

6

Parallel port

Connects an optional parallel device such as

 

 

a printer.

 

 

 

7

External monitor port

Connects an optional VGA external monitor

 

 

or projector.

 

 

 

8

Vents (3)

Allow airflow to cool internal components.

 

 

Ä To prevent overheating, use the

 

 

notebook only on hard surfaces that

 

 

cannot obstruct the vents. Do not

 

 

allow a soft surface, such as bedding,

 

 

clothing, or a thick rug, to block airflow.

 

 

 

9

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter cable.

 

 

 

10

HP Notebook

Connects to an optional expansion base.

 

Expansion Base

 

 

connector

 

 

 

 

11

USB port

Connects optional USB 2.0-compliant

 

 

devices.

 

 

 

12

1394 port

Connects an optional 1394 device such as a

 

 

camcorder or digital camera.

 

 

 

13

Audio-in

Connects an optional monaural or stereo

 

(microphone) jack

microphone.

 

 

 

14

Audio-out

Connects optional headphone or powered

 

(headphone) jack

stereo speakers. Also connects the audio

 

 

function of an audio/video device such as a

 

 

television or VCR.

 

 

 

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