Quick Reference Guide

Identifying features
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Component Icon Description
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 27. The memory card reader supports
CompactFlash®, IBM Microdrive™, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO®
MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), and Secure Digital™ (SD) cards.
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.
IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital
camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port.
USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera,
keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.
PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For more information, see “Adding and
removing a PC Card” on page 28.
Ventilation fan IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot
USB ports
Memory
card reader
Memory
card reader