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2 Knowing the Parts
E-SATA Port (on selected models)
External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of Serial-ATA devices originally
designed for use inside the computer. It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0,
& 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and
connectors up to two meters.
E-SATA
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Display (Monitor) Output
The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a moni-
tor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display.
LAN Port
The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports
a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector al-
lows convenient use without additional adapters.
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Kensington
®
Lock Port
The Kensington
®
lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington
®
com-
patible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal
cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a xed object.
Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved.
