1 Hardware Overview
1-8 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809)
External monitor (RGB) port
This port provides 15-pin, analog VGA port. This port allows you to connect an external
monitor to the computer.
IEEE 1394 port
The computer comes with one IEEE 1394 port. It enables high-speed data transfer
directly from external devices such as digital video cameras.
Bridge Media slot
This slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™ memory card, miniSD™/microSD™ Card,
Memory Stick® (PRO™/PRO Duo™), xD-Picture Card™ and MultiMediaCard
ExpressCard slot
This slot allows you to install a single ExpressCard device.
Fingerprint sensor(Some models)
The computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and fingerprint authentication utility.
They enable only person who has registered his/her fingerprint to use the computer.
Docking interface port
The docking interface port enables connection of an optional Express Port Replicator. It
provides additional features as follows:
RJ45 LAN jack
External monitor port
DC IN 15V jack
Security lock slot
Universal Serial Bus 2.0 port (four)
DVI port