User’s Manual 2-2
The Grand Tour
Left side
The following figure shows the computer’s left side.
Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer
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.
SD Card slot This slot can accommodate a single SD/SDHC
memory card in order to transfer data from
devices, such as digital cameras, onto your
computer.
Cooling vents eSATA/USB
combo port
External monitor
port Volume control dial
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
Security lock slot Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) port
External monitor
port
This port provides 15-pin, analog VGA port.
This port allows you to connect an external
monitor to the computer.
There are no fastening screws for an external monitor cable on this
computer's external monitor port. However, external monitor cables which
have connectors with fastening screws can still be used.
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.