Gateway MX6960 8511723 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide - Page 13

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Left Left Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan Component Icon Description CD or DVD drive Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. S-Video out jack Ventilation fan CD or DVD drive Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into this jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a television" on page 42. Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, see "Using the CD or DVD drive" on page 32. To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 32. 7

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Left
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Left
Kensington
lock slot
CD or DVD drive
S-Video out
jack
Ventilation
fan
Component
Icon
Description
Kensington™
lock slot
Secure your notebook to an object by
connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.
S-Video out
jack
Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into
this jack. For more information, see
“Viewing
the display on a television” on page 42
.
Ventilation
fan
Helps cool internal components.
Warning:
Do not work for long periods with the
notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are
blocked, the notebook may become hot
enough to harm your skin.
Caution:
Do not block or insert objects into
these slots. If these slots are blocked, your
notebook may overheat resulting in
unexpected shutdown or permanent damage
to the notebook.
Caution:
Provide adequate space around your
notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do
not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface.
CD or DVD
drive
Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more
information, see
“Using the CD or DVD drive” on
page 32
. To determine the type of drive in your
notebook, examine the drive tray’s plastic cover
and compare the logo to those listed in
“Identifying drive types” on page 32
.