User’s Manual 2-3
The Grand Tour
Left side
Figure 2-2 shows the computer’s left side.
Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer
Cooling vents
Security lock slot PC card slot
SD card slot PC card
eject button
ExpressCard slot
ExpressCard eject button
i.LINK (IEEE1394) port
External monitor port
USB port
Security lock slot A security cable attaches to this slot. The
optional security cable anchors your computer to
a desk or other large object to deter theft.
Cooling vents Cooling vents help CPU keep from overheating.
Do not block the cooling vents. Never allow metal objects, such as screws,
staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard. Foreign metal objects
can create a short circuit, which can cause PC damage and fire, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
External monitor
port
This external monitor port lets you connect an
external video display.
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
port
This port allows you to connect an external
device, such as a digital video camera for high-
speed data transfer.
ExpressCard slot The ExpressCard slot can accommodate an
ExpressCard.
ExpressCard eject
button
This is a button for taking out ExpressCard from
ExpressCard slot.
PC card slot The PC card slot can accommodate a Type II
card. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards and
CardBus PC cards.
PC card eject button This is a button for taking out PC card from a PC
card slot.