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Component Description
(1)
Memory card reader Connects optional memory cards that store, manage,
share, or access information.
(2)
Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in
(microphone) jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers,
headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio.
Also connects an optional headset microphone.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,
adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety
information, see the Regulatory, Safety, and
Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone)
and audio-in (microphone).
(3)
USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device.
NOTE: For details about different types of USB
ports, see
Using a USB device on page 46.
(4) Upgrade bay (optical drive shown) The upgrade bay can hold a weight-saver option, a
hard drive, or an optical drive that reads an optical
disc.
NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also
writes to an optical disc.
(5) Optical drive eject button (select models
only)
Releases the optical drive disc tray.
(6)
External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
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