| Component
| Icon
| Description
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| AC power connector |
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Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Connecting the AC adapter |
| Ethernet jack |
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The network jack can be used to connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. You can use the computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems, connect to the Ethernet jack.
Connecting to a Wired Ethernet Network
- Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back of the computer.
- Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack.
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| VGA port (monitor port) |
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Plug a VGA cable into this port to connect to an external monitor or projector.
Viewing the Display on an External Monitor, TV, or Projector
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| eSATA (optional) |
eSATA |
Connect an external SATA hard drive to this optional jack.
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| HDMI out jack (optional) |
HDMI |
Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition television, into this optional jack.
Using the HDMI Jack
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| Universal Serial Bus port (USB port) |
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Plug USB devices (such as a floppy disk drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your computer usually recognizes such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. When you use an USB device for the first time, your computer prompts you to install any software the device needs. After doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any time.
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| Headphone jack |
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Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack.
Headphone with SPDIF support
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| Microphone jack |
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Plug a microphone into this jack. |
| Speakers |
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Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. |
| ExpressCard slot |
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Insert one Type 54 ExpressCard into this slot.
Using an ExpressCard |
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