User’s Manual 2-4
The Grand Tour
Headphone jack A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables
connection of a stereo headphone (16 ohm
minimum) or other device for audio output. When
you connect headphones, the internal speaker is
automatically disabled.
Microphone jack A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables
connection of a microphone or other device for
audio input.
eSATA/USB combo
port
One eSATA/universal serial bus (USB) combo
port comply with USB 2.0 standards, which ena-
bles data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the
USB 1.1 standards. This combo port also enables
a chain connection of USB-equipped or eSATA-
equipped devices to your computer through the
port.
■ Keep foreign objects out of the USB connector and eSATA/USB combo
connector. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.
■ A connected eSATA device may not be recognized if it is connected to
the computer's eSATA/USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep
Mode or Hibernation Mode.
If this occurs, disconnect the eSATA device and then reconnect the
device while the computer is turned on.
Operation of all functions of all USB devices and eSATA devices has not
been confirmed. Some functions might not execute properly.
External monitor
port
This 15-pin port allows you to connect an external
monitor.
Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan.
Be careful not to block the fan vent. Also be careful to keep foreign objects
out of the vents. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s
circuitry.
Security lock slot A security cable attaches to this slot. The
optional security cable anchors your computer to
a desk or other large object to deter theft.