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NTRODUCTION
Multimedia
Sound System Sound Blaster™ Pro™ and Windows Sound System
compatible sound system provides internal speaker as well
as jacks for an external microphone and headphone. It also
has a volume control dial.
Video-out jack This RCA jack lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to
external devices.
Communications
Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax
communication. It supports V.90. Refer to Appendix E. The
speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog tele-
phone line conditions. It has a modem jack for connecting
to a telephone line. It is preinstalled as a standard device in
some markets.
LAN The computer is equipped with a LAN card that supports
Ethernet LAN (10 Mbit/s, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet
LAN (100 Mbit/s, 100BASE-Tx). It is preinstalled as a
standard device in some markets.
Wireless LAN In some markets, the computer is equipped with a Wireless
LAN mini-PCI card that is compatible with other LAN
systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio
technology that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard
(Revision B). It supports data transfer up to 11 Mbit/s. It
has Frequency Channel Selection (2.4 GHz) and allows
roaming over multiple channels.
Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for
cables between electronic devices such as computers and
printers. Bluetooth provides fast, reliable, and secure
wireless communication in a small space.
Slim Select Bay
Modules Slim Select Bay is a single-drive bay that accommodates a
CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-R/RW drive, CD-
RW/DVD-ROM drive, Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor or
Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack. The Slim Select Bay
utility enables hot docking of modules when you are using
a plug and play operating system.
Features