External component identification
Maintenance and Service Guide
2–9
Left-side components
Item
Component
Description
1
Security Cable slot
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
✎
The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it might not
prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
2
External Monitor port
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
3
Expansion port 3
Connects the computer to an optional docking device or optional expansion
product.
✎
The computer has only one expansion port. The term
expansion port 3
describes the type of expansion port.
4
RJ-45 (network) jack
Connects a network cable.
5
HDMI port
Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition
television, or any compatible digital or audio component.
6
eSATA/USB port
Connects high-performance eSATA components, such as an eSATA external
hard drive, or connects an optional USB device.
7
Digital Media Slot light
On
—
Accessing a digital card.
8
Digital Media Slot
Supports the following optional digital card formats:
Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
xD-Picture Card (XD)
9
ExpressCard slot
Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.
