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2 Knowing the Parts
Left Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC.
Kensington® Lock Port
The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Note-
book PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent
the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motion
detector to sound an alarm when moved.
DC Power Input Jack
The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied
through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent
damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter.
USB Ports
Universal Serial Bus (USB) supports many USB compatible devices such as keyboards, pointing de-
vices, video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers, monitors, and scanners connected in a series
up to 12Mbits/sec. USB allows up to 127 devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with
peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs.
USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that peripherals can be connected or disconnected while the
Notebook PC is ON.
Fast Infrared Port (IrDA)
The fast infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with
infrared-equipped devices or computers up to 4 Mbits/sec. This allows easy wireless synchronization
with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. If your office supports IrDA net-
working, you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of
sight to an IrDA node. Small offices can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely
placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other without a network.
PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket and Eject
One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant socket for one type I/II PC card is available. The socket supports 32-bit
CardBus. This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN,
SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters.
DC IN
K
Fast IrDA
1 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket
K
DCIN
Kensington®
Lock Port
2 USB Ports
Air Vent
Hard Drive Compartment
DC Power
Input Jack