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- Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Smart Card Slot
A dedicated Smart Card slot is provided on your notebook. Smart Cards are the same size and shape
as credit cards, but they contain an integrated microprocessor chip. See “Smart Card Reader” on
page 85. In order to use the embedded Smart Card Reader, you must purchase optional third-party
software for installation.
Air Vents
The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent overheating.
USB 2.0 Ports
The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to
480 Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps.
See “Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 94.
Headphone/Optical Digital Audio Out Jack
The headphone/optical digital audio jack allows you to connect headphones. See “Optical Digital
Audio Connector” on page 46.
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge
the internal Lithium ion battery.
TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE 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.
D
O 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.