User’s Manual 2-3
The Grand Tour
Left side
Figure 2-2 shows the computer’s left side.
Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer
PC card slot
i.LINK (IEEE) port
Headphone jack
ExpressCard slot
Bridge media slot
Headphone(S/PDIF) jack
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) ports
Microphone jack
PC card eject button
ExpressCard
eject button
Universal
Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) ports
Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the left
side. The port comply with the USB 2.0 standard,
which enables data transfer speeds 40 times
faster than the USB 1.1 standard (The ports also
support USB 1.1).
Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors. Never allow metal
objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or
keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can
cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed.
Some functions might not execute properly.
Bridge media slot This slot lets you insert an SD card, Memory
Stick (Pro), xD picture card and MultiMediaCard.
Refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices.
Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot. Never allow metal
objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or
keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can
cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
ExpressCard slot The ExpressCard slot can accommodate an
ExpressCard.
ExpressCard eject
button
This is a button for taking out ExpressCard from
ExpressCard slot.