Product Description

 

 

Table 1-4

 

Rear Panel and Left-Side Components (Continued)

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

6

Parallel connector

Connects an optional parallel device such

 

 

as a printer.

 

 

 

7

External monitor

Connects an optional VGA external monitor

 

connector

or projector.

 

 

 

8

Vents (3)

Allow airflow to cool internal components.

ÄTo 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 connector

Connects optional 2.0-compliant USB

 

 

devices.

 

 

 

12

1394 connector

Connects an optional 1394 device such as

 

 

a camcorder or digital camera.

 

 

 

13

Microphone jack

Connects an optional monaural or stereo

 

 

microphone.

 

 

 

14

Audio line-out jack

Connects optional headphone or powered

 

 

stereo speakers. Also connects the audio

 

 

function of an audio/video device such as a

 

 

television or VCR.

 

 

 

Maintenance and Service Guide

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