2-2 User’s Manual
The Grand Tour
Left side
The following figure shows the computer’s left side.
The left side of the computer
Infrared receiver
window
This is a sensor window that receives signals
from the remote control which is provided with
your computer.
Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed
position. Slide the latch to open the display.
PC card slot
i.LINK (IEEE1394) port
Wireless
communication switch
Bridge media slot
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) ports
PC card eject button
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) ports
Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the left
side. The ports comply with the USB 2.0
standard, which enables data transfer speeds
40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standard (The
ports also support USB 1.1).
Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors. Never allow metal
objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or
keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can
cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed.
Some functions might not execute properly.
Bridge media slot This slot lets you insert an SD card, Memory
Stick (Pro), xD picture card and MultiMediaCard.
Refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices.
Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot. Never allow metal
objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or
keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can
cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.