Right

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Memory card reader

Connects optional memory cards that store, manage,

 

 

share, or access information.

 

 

 

(2)

Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in

Connects optional powered stereo speakers,

 

(microphone) jack

headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio.

 

 

Also connects an optional headset microphone.

 

 

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,

 

 

adjust the volume before putting on headphones,

 

 

earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety

 

 

information, see the Regulatory, Safety, and

 

 

Environmental Notices.

 

 

NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the

 

 

computer speakers are disabled.

 

 

Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor

 

 

connector that supports both audio-out (headphone)

 

 

and audio-in (microphone).

 

 

 

(3)

USB 3.0 port

Connects an optional USB device.

 

 

NOTE: For details about different types of USB

 

 

ports, see Using a USB device on page 46.

 

 

 

(4)

Upgrade bay (optical drive shown)

The upgrade bay can hold a weight-saver option, a

 

 

hard drive, or an optical drive that reads an optical

 

 

disc.

 

 

NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also

 

 

writes to an optical disc.

 

 

 

(5)

Optical drive eject button (select models

Releases the optical drive disc tray.

 

only)

 

 

 

 

(6)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

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