The Grand Tour

System indicators These LED indicators allow you to monitor the status of various computer functions and are described in more detail within the System indicators section.

Bridge media slot This slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™/SDXC™ memory card, miniSD™/microSD™ Card, Memory Stick™ (PRO™) and MultiMediaCard™. Refer to the Optional devices section in Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options.

Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the Bridge media slot. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Left side

The following figure shows the computer’s left side.

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1.Security lock slot

2.Modem jack*

3.Cooling vents

4.LAN jack

5.HDMI out port*

* Provided with some models.

6.eSATA/USB combo port

7.Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port

8.Microphone jack

9.Headphone jack

Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer

Security lock slot

A security cable can be attached to this slot and

 

then connected to a desk or other large object in

 

order to deter theft of the computer.

 

 

Modem jack

The modem jack lets you use a modular cable to

 

connect the modem directly to a telephone line.

 

Some models are equipped with a modem jack.

 

 

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