Left

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Vent

Enables airflow to cool internal components.

 

 

NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool

 

 

internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal

 

 

for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine

 

 

operation.

 

 

 

(2)

Speaker

Produces sound.

 

 

 

Rear

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects a network cable.

 

 

 

(2)

USB 3.0 ports (1)

Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide

 

 

enhanced USB power performance.

 

 

NOTE: For details about different types of USB

 

 

ports, see Using a USB device on page 24.

 

 

 

(3)

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.

 

 

 

(4)

DisplayPort

Connects an optional digital display device, such

 

 

as a high-performance monitor or projector.

 

 

 

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