Left-side components
Item Component Function
(1) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(2) Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional docking device or an
optional expansion product.
NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The
term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
(3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(4) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio
component.
(5) eSATA/USB port Connects an optional high-performance eSATA
component, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or an
optional USB device.
(6) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(7) 1394 port (select models only) Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as
a camcorder.
(8) Digital Media Slot light On: A digital card is being accessed.
(9) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure
Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC),
Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-Picture
Card (XD), xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H, xD-Picture Card
(XD) Type M.
(10) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.
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