Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi
Department of Education and Training
Version 1.0
2005
Page 10 of 35
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From the left:
Power socket
Takes the small round plug from the Power Adaptor, and
provides mains power to the notebook when connected.
External monitor port
(blue)
Accepts any type of external display device such as a
normal computer monitor and computer projection devices.
Security slot
This small oval slot is for optional lockable security
devices, and is Kensington-compatible. With such security
devices you can lock your notebook to a bench or fixed
object.
Right side
From the left:
Firewire port
This is a high speed port to allow you to connect devices
such as digital video cameras, external hard drives, or
external CD burners.
PCMCIA Expansion
slots
Other devices can be added by installing PC Cards and
compatible devices into these slots (for example, wireless
LAN cards).
USB ports
This model has three USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports.
Accepts USB devices. These can transfer data between the
device and the notebook (or vice versa) quicker than other
ports. Examples of USB devices are printers, digital still and
video cameras, scanners, external drives, mouse. Windows
XP will automatically recognise a device plugged into a USB
port and the drivers may already be installed. Two ports are
on this side, while one is at the front of the notebook.
Network port
Accepts a network cable for connecting to your school
network – this has a plug just a little wider than the phone
plug. The network card is built in to this notebook model.
Your notebook's network information must be configured so
that it can be recognised by the school network (see
Connecting your Notebook to the school network
on page
20).
Modem port
This is the modem port where the black modem cable that
came with your notebook is plugged in. Use this to connect
