2-6 User’s Manual
Satellite A500/A500D
Modem jack The modem jack allows you use to attach a
modular cable in order to connect the internal
modem directly to a telephone line.
Some models are equipped with a built-in
modem.
■ Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line
could cause a computer system failure.
■ Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.
■ Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).
■ Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a
public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).
■ Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for
residences or offics.
■ Avoid using your computer modem with the telephone cable connected
during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
DC IN 19V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to
power the computer and charge its internal
batteries. Please note that you should only use
the model of AC adaptor supplied with the
computer at the time of purchase - using the
wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the
computer.
Security lock slot A security cable can be attached to this slot and
then connected to a desk or other large object in
order to deter theft of the computer.
TV tuner jack TV Tuner enables watching and recording TV
programs. Some models are equipped with the
TV Tuner.
Optical disc drive
(slot)
Some models are equipped with a slot version of
the DVD Super Multi drive. The full-size drive
provides high-performance execution of
CD/DVD-ROM-based programs.
Use only round standard (12cm) discs with this slot-loading optical drive.
Any other size or shape disc may not be able to be removed from the slot
and may damage the system as well as the disc.