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2 Knowing the Parts
CIR Port (Consumer Infrared) (on selected models)
The consumer infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless control of the provided
multimedia software in selected models using the provided wireless remote control in selected models.
Front Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC.
Display Panel Latch
One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position
when the Notebook PC is not in use. To open the display panel, press the latch with your thumb and lift
up the display panel with the same thumb. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a
comfortable viewing angle.
Status Indicators
(see section 3)
CIR Port
(on selected models)
CD Player Control
(see section 3)
Display panel latch