1 Combo audio jack
To listen to the sound from your computer, you can connect a headphone or a headset that has a 3.5 mm
4-pole plug to the combo audio jack.
Notes:
• If you are using a headset with a function switch, for example, a headset for a mobile digital device, do
not press this switch while using the headset. If you press it, the headset microphone will be disabled,
and the integrated microphones on the computer will be enabled instead.
• The combo audio jack does not support a conventional microphone. For more information, see “Using
audio features” on page 30
.
2 USB 3.0 connector
The USB 3.0 connector is used for connecting devices compatible with a USB interface, such as a USB
printer or a digital camera.
Attention: When you attach a USB cable to the connector, ensure that the USB mark is facing upward.
Otherwise the connector might be damaged.
3 Mini HDMI connector
Your computer comes with a mini high-denition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector, a digital audio and
video interface that can connect a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as a high-denition
television. .
4 Ethernet connector
Connect your computer to a LAN with the Ethernet connector.
DANGER
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector.
You can only connect an Ethernet cable to this connector.
Two indicators, to the bottom-right and left of the connector, show the status of the network connection.
When your computer connects to a LAN and a session with the network is available, the bottom yellow
indicator is steady green. While data is being transmitted, the bottom-right indicator blinks green.
5 Media card reader slot
Depending on the model, your computer might have a media card reader slot. For more information about
the supported cards, see “Using a media card” on page 31
.
6 Subscriber Identication Module (SIM) card slot
If your computer has the wireless WAN feature, it might require a SIM card to establish wireless WAN
connections. Depending on the country of delivery, the SIM card might be already installed in the SIM
card slot.
7 Security keyhole
Purchase a security cable lock that ts this keyhole to lock your computer to a stationary object to protect
your computer from theft.
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