| Component
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| Description
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| A. ExpressCard slot |
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Insert one Type 54 ExpressCard into this slot.
Using an ExpressCard |
| B. Memory card reader |
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Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™
Using a Memory Card Reader |
| C. Microphone jack |
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Plug a microphone into this jack. |
| D. Headphone jack |
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Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when headphones are plugged into this jack. |
| E. IEEE 1394 (optional) |
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This 4-pin IEEE 1394 port (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) is used for connecting peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to the computer. IEEE 1394 is Plug and Play, which means that you can usually use an IEEE 1394 device by just plugging it into the appropriate port. Windows® establishes communication between your computer and the device automatically. |
| F. Universal Serial Bus ports (USB ports) |
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The USB ports are version 2.0 ports. 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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| G. 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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| H. 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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| I. eSATA jack (optional) |
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Connect an external SATA hard drive to this optional jack.
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| J. VGA 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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