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Left-side components

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Left-side components Component (1) Security cable slot (2) Vent (3) Power connector (4) HDMI port (5) External monitor port (6) USB ports (2) (7) 1394 port (8) Smart card reader (9) PC Card slot (10) PC Card eject button Description Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Enables airflow to cool internal components. CAUTION: To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. 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 AC adapter. Connects an optional HDMI device. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connect optional USB devices. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder. Supports smart cards and Java™ cards. Supports optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. Ejects a PC Card from the PC Card slot. 12 Chapter 2 Components

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Left-side components
Component
Description
(1)
Security cable slot
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE:
The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
(2)
Vent
Enables airflow to cool internal components.
CAUTION:
To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use
the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard
surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface,
such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
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)
Power connector
Connects an AC adapter.
(4)
HDMI port
Connects an optional HDMI device.
(5)
External monitor port
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(6)
USB ports (2)
Connect optional USB devices.
(7)
1394 port
Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
(8)
Smart card reader
Supports smart cards and Java™ cards.
(9)
PC Card slot
Supports optional Type I or Type II 32–bit (CardBus) or 16–bit PC
Cards.
(10)
PC Card eject button
Ejects a PC Card from the PC Card slot.
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Chapter 2
Components