User’s Manual 2-3
TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500
Left side
The following figure shows the computer’s left side.
Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer
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1. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port
2. eSATA/USB combo port*
3. Cooling vents
4. ExpressCard slot*
5. Mini DisplayPort*
* Provided with some models.
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) port
One Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to
the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left
hand side of the computer. The ports with the
icon ( ) have USB Sleep and Charge.
eSATA/USB combo
port
One eSATA/USB combo port, which complies to
the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left
hand side of the computer. This port has eSATA
(External Serial ATA) function. Some models are
equipped with a eSATA/USB combo port.
Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of
the eSATA/USB combo port. Foreign metal objects can create a short
circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious
injury.
Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of
all USB devices that are available. In view of this it may be noted that some
functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly.
Cooling vents The cooling vents help keep the processor from
overheating.
Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as
screws, staples and paper clips, out of the cooling vents. Foreign metal
objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire,
possibly resulting in serious injury.