Quick Reference Guide

Identifying features
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Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.
Warning: Do not work for long periods with the notebook
resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the
notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin.
Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If
these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat
resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage
to the notebook.
Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook
so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive,
printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these
ports.
Memory card
reader
Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player,
PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. For
more information, see “Using the memory card reader” on
page 25. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®,
Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini
Secure Digital™, and RS-MultiMediaCard™.
Note: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards
require the use of an adapter that is available with the
media.
Express Card
slot
Insert one Type 54 Express Card into this slot. For more
information, see “Inserting and removing an Express Card”
on page 27.
USB ports
Ventilation fan
Memory card reader
Express Card slot