2-2 User’s Manual
Satellite A500/A500D
Left side
The following figure shows the computer’s left side.
Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer
■ Turn Wi-Fi
®
, Wireless USB and Bluetooth functionalities off when near
a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical
electric device. Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device
operation, possibly resulting in serious injury. Follow the instruction of
your medical device when using any Wi-Fi or Bluetooth functionality.
■ Always turn off Wi-Fi
®
, Wireless USB and Bluetooth functionality if the
computer is near automatic control equipment or appliances such as
automatic doors or fire detectors. Radio waves can cause malfunction
of such equipment, possibly resulting in serious injury.
■ Do not use the Wi-Fi
®
, Wireless USB and Bluetooth functionalities near
a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic
fields. Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth operation.
1. Universal serial bus (USB 2.0) port
2. Cooling vents
*3. External monitor port
4. LAN jack
*5. HDMI out port
6. Express Card slot
7. eSATA/USB combo port
8. Headphone (S/PDIF) jack
9. Microphone jack
* Depending on the model you purchased.
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Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) port
The Universal Serial Bus port, which complies
with the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left
hand side of the computer.
Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips,
out of the USB connectors. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit,
which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.