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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook - front panel
FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch
The wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to
turn on and off the optional WLAN and Bluetooth
devices. Switching the device off when not in use will
help to extend battery life. (See Activating the WLAN
Device on page 91 for more information)
IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Jack
The 4-pin 1394 jack is used to connect between your
notebook and an IEEE 1394 peripheral such as a digital
video camera. (See IEEE 1394 Port on page 46 for more
information)
Memory Stick/SD Slot
The Memory Stick/SD card slot allows you to install a
Memory Stick or a Secure Digital (SD) card for data
storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data
from a variety of different digital devices. (See Installing
Memory Stick/SD Cards on page 40 for more information)
Headphone/Optical Digital Audio Out Jack*
The headphone/optical digital audio jack allows you to
connect headphones or to download digital audio onto a
MiniDisc recorder’s SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Inter-
face) format. (See Optical Digital Audio Connector on
page 46 for more information)
IrDA Sensor
Provides an infrared interface for communication with
devices compliant with IrDA Standard Revision 1.1.
Display Panel Latch
The display panel latch locks and releases the display
panel.
Microphone Jack**
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack** on page 47
for more information)
Air Vents
The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent
overheating
.
* Depending upon your system configuration, the head-
phone jack may serve different purposes. On some
configurations, the jack serves as a stereo headphone/
Optical Digital Audio Out jack. On other configura-
tions, the jack serves as a stereo headphone/Line-Out/
Optical Digital Audio Out jack.
** Depending upon your system configuration, the
microphone jack may serve single or dual purposes.
On some configurations, the jack serves as a mono
microphone jack. On other configurations, the jack
serves as a stereo microphone/line-in jack.
Wireless LAN/
Headphone/Optical
Microphone Jack**
Display Panel Latch
IrDA Sensor
Bluetooth
On/Off Switch
Digital Audio Out Jack*
IEEE 1394 Jack
Memory Stick/SD Card Slot
Air VentsAir Vents
To protect your notebook from damage
and to optimize system performance, be
sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed,
clean, and clear of debris. This may
require periodic cleaning, depending upon
the environment in which the system is
used.
Do not operate the notebook in areas
where the air vents can be obstructed,
such as in tight enclosures or on soft
surfaces like a bed or cushion.
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