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.

Left side

The following figure shows the computer’s left side.

 

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Security lock slot

 

6. LAN jack

 

 

 

 

2.Modem jack*

 

7.eSATA/USB combo port

 

 

3.

Cooling vents

 

8.

Microphone jack

 

 

 

4.

External monitor port

 

9.

Headphone jack

 

 

 

5.

HDMI port*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Provided with some models.

Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer

Security lock slotA 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.

■Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure.

■Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.■Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).

■Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).

■Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices.

■Avoid using your computer modem with the telephone cable connected during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

User’s Manual

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