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Left-side view
Figure 3. Left-side view
1
Power connector
2
USB 3.0 connector
3
Fan louvers
4
Mini DisplayPort
®
connector
5
Always-on USB connector
6
Smart card slot (on some models)
1 Power connector
Connect the ac power adapter to the power connector to provide ac power to the computer and charge
the battery.
2
USB 3.0 connector
The USB 3.0 connector is used for connecting USB-compatible devices, such as a USB printer or a digital
camera.
Attention: When you attach a USB cable to the USB 3.0 connector, ensure that the USB mark is facing
upward. Otherwise the connector might be damaged.
3 Fan louvers
The fan louvers and internal fan enable air to circulate in the computer and to ensure proper cooling,
especially the cooling of the microprocessor.
Note: To ensure proper airflow, do not place any obstacles in front of the fan louvers.
4 Mini DisplayPort connector
Use the mini DisplayPort connector to connect your computer to a compatible projector, external monitor, or
high-definition television. This compact connector enables a plug-and-play setup and supports adapters
that can plug into DVI, VGA, or High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI
™ ) connectors. The mini
DisplayPort connector of your computer supports audio as well as video streaming. For more information,
see “Using an external display” on page 38.
Chapter 1
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Product overview
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