Specifications

Interface (Ports & Jacks)
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Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks)
Overview
The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface (ports & jacks) which allow your computer
to communicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc.
Item Description
Card Reader Port The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the card into the
slot and it will appear as a removable device.
DC-In Jack Plug the supplied AC/DC adapter into this jack to power your computer.
External Monitor (VGA)
Port
This port allows you to connect an external monitor, or Flat Panel Display, to get dual video or
simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor/FPD.
e-SATA Port Plug external Serial ATA hard drives into this e-SATA (external Serial Advanced Technology
Attachment) port.
HDMI-Out Port The HDMI-Out (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an audio/video connector interface for
transmitting uncompressed digital streams. This allows you to connect an external monitor, TV or
Flat Panel Display etc. as a display device by means of a HDMI cable. Note that HDMI carries
both audio (see “HDMI Audio Configuration” on page B - 6) and video signals.
e-SATA
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