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User’s Manual 2-2
The Grand Tour
Left side
The following figure shows the computer’s left side.
Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer
Volume control dial Use this dial to adjust the volume of the internal
stereo speaker and optional external stereo
headphones (if connected).
Move the Volume control dial to the right to
increase the volume and to the left to decrease
the volume.
Headphone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables
connection of stereo headphones.
Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables
connection of a three-conductor mini jack for
monaural microphone input.
Microphone A built-in microphone allows you to import and
record sounds for your application - please refer
to the Sound System section in Chapter 4,
Operating Basics for more information.
Cooling vents
eSATA/USB
combo port
PC Card slot
PC Card eject
button
Bridge media
slot
Wireless
communication switch
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
port
Serial port
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.
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.