PORTÉGÉ M780

Left side

The following figure shows the computer’s left side.

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Cooling vents

4. eSATA/USB combo port

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Security lock slot

5. ExpressCard slot

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Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports

 

Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer

The computer is equipped with an ExpressCard slot.

Cooling vents

The cooling vents help keep the processor from

 

overheating.

 

 

Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the cooling vents. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

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.

Universal Serial Bus One Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to

(USB 2.0) port the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left hand side of the computer.

eSATA/USB combo One eSATA/USB combo port, which complies to

portthe USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left hand of the computer.This port has eSATA (External Serial ATA) function. The ports with the

icon ( ) has USB Sleep and Charge function.

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

User’s Manual

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