1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview
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Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0)
Three USB ports are provided. The ports comply with the USB2.0 standard.
IEEE 1394 port
The computer comes with one IEEE 1394 port. It enables high-speed data transfer
directly from external devices such as digital video cameras.
External monitor (RGB) port
The port enables connection of an external monitor, which is recognized automatically by
Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (DDC) 2B
compatible functions.
PC card slot
A PC card slot is provided. The PC card slot (PCMCIA) accommodates one Type II card.
Bridge media slot
This supports one SD memory card/SDIO card/Memory stick/Memory stick PRO/xD
picture card/MultiMediaCard slot. Data can be read and written by inserting each media
to the slot.
Fingerprint sensor
The computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and fingerprint authentication utility.
They enable only person who has registered his/her fingerprint to use the computer.
Sound system
The sound system is equipped with the following features:
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Stereo speakers
Built-in microphone
Volume control
Stereo headphone jack
External microphone jack