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2 Knowing the Parts
Left Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC.
PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket
One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant socket is available to support one type I/II PC card. The socket supports
32-bit CardBus. This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards,
ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters.
LAN Port
The RJ-45 LAN port supports an RJ-45 Ethernet cable. The internal LAN supports 10Base-T or 100Base-
TX standard or duplex networks. The built-in connector allows convenient use without a dongle.
Modem Port
The RJ-11 telephone port supports an RJ-11 telephone cable. The internal modem supports up to 56K
V.90 transfers. The built-in connector allows convenient use without a dongle.
IMPORTANT! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone
systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage
will occur to the Notebook PC.
MS.SD
MMC
Flash Memory
Card Reader
Modem
Port
LAN
Port
USB 2.0 Port
PC Card Socket
Optical Drive
Flash Memory Card Reader
The built-in memory card reader can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital (SD),
Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Select (MS Select), Memory Stick
Duo (with MS adapter), Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick Pro Duo (with MS Pro adapter).
Electronic
Eject
Emergency
Eject
Activity
LED
Optical Drive
The Notebook PC comes in two models: DVD ROM or DVD ROM + CD-RW combo.
Electronic Eject, Emergency Eject, Activity LED
The optical drive eject is an electronic eject button for opening the tray. You can also eject the optical
drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ “My Com-
puter.” The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not
work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. The activity LED lights in propor-
tion to the data transferred between the Notebook PC and optical disc.