14
- Locating the Controls and Connectors
USB 3.0 Ports
The four USB ports (three USB 3.0 on the left side, and one eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo port on the right) allow you to
connect Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
See “Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports” on page 46.
Note that the USB port
on the left side that is closest to the front of the system has Anytime Charge capability, meaning you can charge an
external device from this port, even when the system is powered down.
External Video Port
The external video port (located behind the protective cover) allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD
projector.
See “External Video Port” on page 47.
Air Flow Vents
The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system.
T
O
PROTECT
YOUR
NOTEBOOK
FROM
DAMAGE
AND
TO
OPTIMIZE
SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE
,
BE
SURE
TO
KEEP
ALL
AIR
VENTS
UNOBSTRUCTED
,
CLEAN
,
AND
CLEAR
OF
DEBRIS
. T
HIS
MAY
REQUIRE
PERIODIC
CLEANING
,
DEPENDING
UPON
THE
ENVIRONMENT
IN
WHICH
THE
SYSTEM
IS
USED
.
D
O
NOT
OPERATE
THE
NOTEBOOK
IN
AREAS
WHERE
THE
AIR
VENTS
CAN
BE
OBSTRUCTED
,
SUCH
AS
IN
TIGHT
ENCLOSURES
OR
ON
SOFT
SURFACES
LIKE
A
BED
OR
CUSHION
.
