Compaq Presario CQ42-400 Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook - Page 28

Left-side components

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Left-side components Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) USB ports (2) (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects a network cable. Connects optional USB devices. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is in use. 18 Chapter 2 External component identification ENWW

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Left-side components
Component
Description
(1)
External monitor port
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(2)
Vent
Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE:
The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for
the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
(3)
HDMI port (select models only)
Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio
component.
(4)
RJ-45 (network) jack
Connects a network cable.
(5)
USB ports (2)
Connects optional USB devices.
(6)
Audio-in (microphone) jack
Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(7)
Audio-out (headphone) jack
Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television
audio.
(8)
Digital Media Slot (select models only)
Supports the following optional digital card formats:
Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
xD-Picture Card (XD)
(9)
Drive light
On: The hard drive is in use.
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Chapter 2
External component identification
ENWW