User’s Manual 2-5
TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500
Back side
The following figure shows the computer’s back side.
Figure 2-4 The back side of the computer
Optical disc drive The computer may be configured with a DVD
Super Multi drive. (Provided with some models.)
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) ports
Two Universal Serial Bus ports, which comply to
the USB 2.0 standard, are provided on the right
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.
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.
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1. Security lock slot
2. External monitor port
3. Serial port*
4. DC IN 15V jack
5. Modem jack*
6. LAN jack
7. LAN active indicator (orange)
8. Link indicator (green)
* Provided with some models.
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.
External monitor
port
This port provides 15-pin, analog VGA port.
This port allows you to connect an external
monitor to the computer.
Serial port Use this 9-pin port to connect serial devices such
as an external modem, serial mouse or serial
printer.
Some models are equipped with a serial port.