1-10 User’s Manual
Satellite A500/A500D
Slots
Multimedia
ExpressCard™ The internal ExpressCard slot is a Universal slot.
This slot supports ExpressCard/54 and
ExpressCard/34 modules.
Bridge media This slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™
memory card, miniSD™/microSD™ Card,
Memory Stick
®
(PRO™/PRO Duo™),
xD-Picture Card™ and MultiMediaCard™. Refer
to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
SIM card This slot (located underneath the battery pack)
allows you to transfer information from a
standard 25mm Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
card to your computer. The SIM card slot is only
featured on some models.
Sound system The integrated sound system provides support
for the computer’s internal speakers and
microphone, also allowing an external
microphone and headphones to be connected
via the appropriate jacks.
Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to
record video or take photographs with your
computer. You can use it for video chatting or
video conferences using a communication tool
such as Windows Live Messenger. Camera
Assistant Software will help you to add various
video effects to your video or photograph.
HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type A
connector HDMI cable.
HDMI cable can send video and audio signals. In
addition to this, it can send and receive control
signals.
By connecting a TV which supports HDMI
Control to this port, the remote control for the
connected TV can be used to operate some of
the computer functions.
Refer to the REGZA Link (PC Control) section in
Chapter 8, Optional Devices, for more details.