User’s Manual
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The Grand Tour
Left side
The following figure shows the computer’s left side.
* Provided with some models.
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer
Stereo speakers
The speakers emit sound generated by your
software as well as audio alarms, such as low
battery condition, generated by the system.
Microphone
A built-in microphone allows you to import and
record sounds for your application - please refer
to the
section in Chapter 4,
Operating Basics for more information.
Some models are equipped with a built-in
microphone.
1. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port
4. ExpressCard slot or PC Card slot*
2. eSATA/USB combo port*
5. Mini DisplayPort*
3. Cooling vents
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Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) port
One Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to
the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left
hand side of the computer. The ports with the
icon (
) has
function.
eSATA/USB combo
port
One eSATA/USB combo port, which complies to
the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left
hand side of the computer. This port has eSATA
(External Serial ATA) function.
Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of
the eSATA/USB combo port. Foreign metal objects can create a short
circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious
injury.
