Quick Reference Guide

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Kensington™
lock slot
Secure your notebook to an object by
connecting a Kensington cable lock to this
slot.
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.
Warning: Do not work 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.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector
into this port. For more information, see
“Viewing the display on a projector,
monitor, or television” on page 46.
Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this
jack. Plug the other end of the cable into
a cable modem, DSL modem, or an
Ethernet network jack. For more
information, see “Connecting to a
broadband modem or network” on
page 18.
USB port Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive,
flash drive, printer, scanner, camera,
keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.
Ethernet
jack
Kensington
lock slot
Monitor
port
Headphone
jack
USB
port
Ventilation fan
Microphone
jack
HDMI out
jack
(optional)