Gericom Notebook Computer User manual

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Preface
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©Copyright 2007
All Rights Reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without prior
notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does
not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the
use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages.
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reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any
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Limitation of Liability
While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy
of this manual, the manufacturer and distributor assume no liability
resulting from errors or omissions in this manual, or from the use of
the information contained herein.
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. Shielded interface cables and a non-
shielded AC power cord must be used in order to comply with
emission limits.
This equipment is to be used with power supply:
65W
There is no internal power supply.

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Table of Content
CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU START.............................................................1
LET YOUR COMPUTER ACCLIMATE ITSELF ..............................................8
HEAT,COLD,HUMIDITY,AND GLARE ....................................................8
SUITABLE PLACE TO WORK...................................................................9
CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION ..................................................................11
OPENING THE LCD PANEL .................................................................11
LEFT VIEWS ......................................................................................14
RIGHT VIEW ......................................................................................15
BOTTOM VIEW...................................................................................16
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED.............................................................17
CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER .........................................................17
TO INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK:........................................................19
CHAPTER 4: USING THE NOTEBOOK COMPUTER .....................................21
LCD CARE........................................................................................21
EXTERNAL CRT DISPLAY...................................................................21
FUNCTION KEYS (QUICK KEYS)..........................................................22
TOUCHPAD PRECAUTIONS .................................................................22
FEATURES OF THE DVD DUAL/SUPERMULTI.......................................22
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING CD DISCS ...........................................23
LOADING A DISC ................................................................................23
THE BATTERY POWER SYSTEM ..........................................................24
PREPARING THE BATTERY PACK FOR USE (BATTERY CALIBRATION) ....24
AUTOMATIC BATTERY PACK CHARGING FUNCTION..............................25
BATTERY STATUS..............................................................................25
BATTERY LOW WARNING ...................................................................26
SMALL BATTERY FOR THE REAL TIME CLOCK......................................26
HELP WINDOWS ................................................................................27
DESKTOP ..........................................................................................28
CHAPTER 5: DESKTOP OPERATION ........................................................33
THE MULTIMEDIA SOUND SYSTEM......................................................33
AUDIO VOLUME CONTROL..................................................................34
AUDIO SOFTWARE .............................................................................34
SOUND RECORDING ..........................................................................34
PLAYING SOUND FILES ......................................................................34
EXTERNAL SPEAKERS AND MICROPHONE ...........................................34
CHAPTER 6: INTERNET CONNECTION .....................................................35
CHAPTER 7: RUNNING BIOS SETUP ......................................................39
MAIN SETUP .....................................................................................40
INFO SETUP ......................................................................................44

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ADVANCED SETUP.............................................................................44
SECURITY .........................................................................................45
POWER SETUP..................................................................................45
BOOT SETUP.....................................................................................46
EXIT SETUP ......................................................................................47
CHAPTER 8: VGA UTILITIES ..................................................................49
CHAPTER 9: TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................53
NO SPEAKER OUTPUT - ......................................................................54
SOUND CANNOT BE RECORDED - ........................................................54
THE HARD DISK DRIVE DOES NOT WORK OR IS NOT RECOGNIZABLE .......55
THE HARD DRIVE IS MAKING ABNORMAL WHINING NOISES .....................55
THE HARD DISK DRIVE HAS REACHED ITS CAPACITY .............................55
THE HARD DISK TAKES LONGER TO READ A FILE...................................56
THE FILES ARE CORRUPTED ...............................................................56
THE OPTICAL DRIVE DOES NOT WORK .................................................56
THE DRIVE DOSE NOT READ ANY DISKS ...............................................56
THE DISK CANNOT BE EJECTED...........................................................56
THE COMBO OR DVD RW DRIVE (OPTIONAL DEVICE)CANNOT RECORD 56
THE DISPLAY PANEL IS BLANK WHEN THE SYSTEM IS TURNED ON ..........57
THE SCREEN IS DIFFICULT TO READ - ..................................................57
THE SCREEN FLICKERS - ....................................................................57
THE BUILT-IN TOUCH PAD PERFORMS ERRATICALLY - ...........................57
THE BUILT-IN KEYBOARD ACCEPTS NO INPUT -.....................................57
THE CHARACTERS ON THE SCREEN REPEAT WHILE ITYPE. ...................57
AMESSAGE “CMOS CHECKSUM FAILURE”DISPLAYS DURING THE
BOOTING PROCESS OR THE TIME (CLOCK)RESETS WHEN BOOTING .......58
THE POST DOES NOT SHOW AN INCREASED MEMORY CAPACITY WHEN
YOU HAVE ALREADY INSTALLED ADDITIONAL MEMORY ..........................58
THE O/S ISSUES AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY ERROR MESSAGE DURING
OPERATION .......................................................................................58
PC CARDS DO NOT FUNCTION-...........................................................58
THE PC CARD CANNOT BE RECOGNIZED - ...........................................59
WINDOWS CRASHES OR FREEZES WHEN YOU REMOVE THE PC CARD-..59
THE COMPUTER BECOMES HOT - ........................................................59
THE PROGRAM APPEARS STOPPED OR RUNS VERY SLOWLY - ...............59
THE USB DEVICE DOES NOT WORK - ..................................................60
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATION .................................................................61

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Be ef fo or re e y yo ou u S St ta ar rt t
Conventions of This Manual
Use this manual will help you get the most from your notebook
computer.
•If you are an experienced user of computers and/or Microsoft’s
Windows operating systems, you might find it useful to read the
Quick Start Guide that comes along with your accessories.
•If you are a less experienced user, you should through the
manual carefully before using your system.
Whether or not you are an experienced user, you should consult
on the Troubleshooting Chapter if you encounter any problems
with your notebook.
Safety Precautions
This section is designed to assist you in identifying potentially
unsafe conditions while working with this product. Required safety
features have been installed in the computer to protect you from
injury. However, you should use good judgment to identify potential
safety hazards:
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Please keep this User's Manual for later reference.
3. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before
cleaning. Don't use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning.
Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning.
4. For pluggable equipment, that the socket-outlet shall be
installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
5. Please keep this equipment from humidity.
6. Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when installed. A
drop or fall could cause injury.

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7. Make sure to use the right voltage for the power source when
connecting the equipment to the power outlet.
8. Place the power cord in such a way that people can not step
on it. Do not place anything on top of the power cord.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. If the equipment is not use for a long time, disconnect the
equipment from the main power outlet to avoid being damaged
by transient overvoltage.
11. Never pour any liquid into the opening, this could cause fire or
electrical shock.
12. Never open the equipment. For safety reason, the equipment
should only be opened by a qualified service personnel.
13. If on the following situations arises, get the equipment
checked by a service personnel:
a. The Power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment has not worked well or you cannot get it
work according to the user's manual.
e. The equipment has dropped and damaged.
f. If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
14. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned,
storage temperature above 60°C (140°f), it may damage the
equipment.
15. The unit can be operated at an ambient temperature of max.
35°C.
16. The sound pressure level at the operators position according
to IEC 704-1: 1982 is equal or less than 70 dB(A).
17. Power Cord Requirements
The power cord set used with the AC adaptor must meet the
requirements of the country where you use the AC adaptor,
whether it is 100-120 or 200-240 Vac. The following
information explains the requirements for power cord set
selection.
The cord set must be approved for the country in
which it is used.
The appliance coupler must have a configuration for
mating with a CEE22/EN6032/IEC 320 appliance
inlet.
A. For U.S. and Canada:
The cord set must be UL Listed and CSA Certified.

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The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are
No. 18 AWG, (2) Type SJ, and (3) 2-conductor.
B. For Japan:
All components of the cord set must bear a “PSE” or
“ T ” mark and registration number in accordance
with the Japanese Dentori Law.
The minimum specifications for the flexible cord
are .75m ㎡conductors, (2) Type VCT or VCTF, and
(3) 2-conductor.
The cord set must have minimum rated current
capacity of 7 A.
The attachment plug must be a two-pole, grounded
type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (15
A, 125 VAC) configuration.
C. For Other Countries:
The cord set fittings must bear the certification mark
of the agency responsible for evaluation in a specific
country.
The flexible cord must be of a HAR (harmonized)
type H03VV-F.
The cord set must have a current capacity of a least
2.5 Amperes and voltage rating of 125 or 250 Vac.
CAUTION: MODEL U40SIx/ U50SIx (x=0~9) IS DESIGNED
TO USE WITH THE FLLOWING AC ADAPTER MODEL
ONLY
Manufacture: LISHIN INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE CORP.
Model: 0335C2065 (65W)
Manufacture: Delta Electronics, Inc.
Model: ADP-65HB AD (65W)
Manufacture: Hipro Electronics Co., Ltd
Model: HP-OK065E03 (65W)
18. When using your telephone equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and injury to persons. These precautions
includes the following:
¾Do not use this product near water, for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
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¾Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type)
during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
¾Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
¾Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.
19. Do not use the AC adapter near open water or other liquids.
Never spill liquid into the AC adapter.
20. Laser Warning: Laser Class I Product Caution - Invisible laser
radiation when open avoid exposure to beam.
21. The optical drive used with this computer is certified as a
Class1 laser device according to the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance
Standard and International Standards IEC 60825-1 (EN60825-
1). The device is not considered harmful, but the following
precautions are recommended:
¾Do not open the unit.
¾Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam.
¾If the unit requires service, contact an authorized
service center.
¾Ensure proper use by reading and following the
instructions carefully.
¾Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit.
Class 1 Laser Product
Appareil A Laser De Classe 1
Laserschutzklasse 1 Produkt
Do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this
product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments,
such as magnifying lenses, with this product increase the
potential hazard to your eyes. For your safety, have this
equipment serviced only by an authorized service provider.
22. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Never remove the battery pack
while the power is on as this may result in data loss when the
system loses power.
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24. Note to CATV System Installer – This reminder provided to
call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-93 of
the National Electric Code which provide guidelines for proper
grounding and in particular, specify that the Coaxial cable
shield shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical
This part is hot. Be careful.
Diese Flachewird sehr heiss.
When you see this symbol, be careful as this spot may be
very hot.
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweis sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie dirse Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen.
Versenden Sie Keine Flüssig- oder Aerosolreiniger. Am
besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die Netzanschluβsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht
und leicht zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu
achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen
hervorrufen.
7. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnet die
Anschlußwerte.
8. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand
darüber fallen kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitun
abgestellt werden.
9. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden,
sind zu beachten.
10. Wird das Gerät üeinen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt,
sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle
einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden.
11. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände
oder Flüssigkeien in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könne einen
Brand bzw. Elektrischen Schlag auslösen.
12. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen
der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem
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13. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom
Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle
zu Überprüfung.:
a. Netzlabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend
funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine
Verbesserung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
14. VORSICHT: Explosiongsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen
Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder
einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ.
Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
15. Dieses Schaltnetzteil kann bis zu einer Außentemperatur von
maximal 35ºC.
16. Die Ausgangswerte dürfen nicht die auf dem Label
angegebenen Werte überschreiten.
17. Anforderungen an das Stromkabel
Das Kabel-Set, das an das Netzteil angeschlossen wird, muss
den Anforderungen des Landes, in dem Sie das Netzteil
einsetzen, genügen, je nachdem, ob die Netzspannung 100-
120 oder 200-240V Wechselspannung beträgt.
Das Kabel-Set muss für das Land, in dem es
eingesetzt wird, zugelassen sein.
Der Gerätestecker des Kabels muss in eine CEE22/
EN603/IEC 320 Buchse passen.
A. Für die USA und Kanada:
Das Kabel-Set muss UL-gelistet und CSA zertifiziert
sein.
Die Minimalanforderungen für das Kabel
entsprechen No. 18 AWG.
B. Für Japan:
Alle Teile des Kabel-Sets müssen entsprechend
dem japanischen Dentori Law mit einem „PSE“ or
„T”-Symbol markiert sein
Die Minimalanforderungen für das Kabel sind .75m
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C. Für andere Länder:
Die Zubehörteile des Kabel-Sets müssen das
Prüfsiegel derjenigen Stelle, die in dem jeweiligen
Land für die Sicherheitsprüfung zuständig ist, tragen.
Das Kabel muss vom HAR (harmonisierten) Typ
H03VV-F sein.
Das Kabel-Set muss eine Stromkapazität von
mindestens 2,5 Ampere haben und Spannungen von
125 oder 250 V Wechselstrom gestatten.
18. Bei der Benutzung Ihres Telefongerätes sollten Sie immer die
grundlegenden Sicherheitsmaßnahmen beachten, um das
Risiko von Feuer, Stromschlägen und Verletzungen zu
minimieren. Zu beachten sind u.a. folgende Punkte:
¾Benutzen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser,
wie zum Beispiel Badewanne, Waschbecken,
Spülbecken, Waschbottich, in feuchten Kellerräumen
oder in der Nähe von Schwimmbecken.
¾Benutzen Sie kein Telefon (ausgenommen schnurlose
Modelle) während eines Gewitters. Es besteht das
geringe Restrisiko eines Blitzschlages.
¾Benutzen Sie das Telefon nicht um ein Gasleck zu
melden, falls es sich in der Nähe des Lecks befindet.
¾Benutzen Sie nur solch ein Stromkabel, wie in dieser
Anleitung beschrieben.
19. Benutzen Sie das Netzteil nicht in unmittelbarer Nähe zu
Wasser oder anderen Flüssigkeiten. Gießen Sie nie
Flüssigkeiten über das Netzteil.
20. Achtung Laser: Laser Produkt der Klasse I. Achtung -
Unsichtbarer Laserstrahl, vermeiden Sie Kontakt mit dem
Strahl bei offenem Gehäuse.
21. Es besteht Explosionsgefahr, wenn der Akku nicht
ordnungsgemäß ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie den Akku nur
durch einen Akku gleichen oder äquivalenten Typs, der vom
Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie Akkus entsprechend
den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Entfernen Sie den Akku auf
keinen Fall bei eingeschaltetem Notebook, da hierdurch Daten
verloren gehen könnten.
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23. Hinweis für die CATV-Systeminstallation: Dieser Hinweis dient
dazu, die Aufmerksamkeit der CATV-Systemmonteure auf
Abschnitt 820-93 des National Electrical Code zu richten, der
Richtlinien für die korrekte Erdung enthält und im Besonderen
festlegt, dass der Schirm des Koaxialkabels an das
Erdungssystem des Gebäudes angeschlossen werden muss,
und zwar so nahe wie möglich am Ort des Kabeleingangs
Things you must remember before working on your
computer
Let your computer acclimate itself
Your notebook can easily stand temperature extremes but it
doesn’t like rapid changes in temperature, like going from the cold
outdoors to a warm office.
Rapid changes in temperature can cause water droplets to
condense inside your case, threatening to damage the electronic
parts inside.
After receiving your notebook when it’s hot or cold outside, try not
to power up the computer immediately, let the computer adjust to
the room temperature gradually at least for three to four hours.
If your system arrives in cold
weather, do not apply power to the computer or monitor until
they have been allowed to come to room temperature.
Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare
Find a suitable place for your computer that’s not too hot, too cold,
too dark, or too bright. Glare can make it hard to read the screen.
•Try to avoid the computer components from being destroyed if
it is over heated, so try to allow plenty of room for air to
circulate around the case.
•Do not block the ventilation opening.
•Do not place your computer in direct sunlight.

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Suitable place to work
Your computer will run well wherever you’re comfortable but
extremes of temperature and humidity can be challenging to your
system’s parts. There are some things you can tolerate that the
computer can’t – things like static electricity, dust, water, steam
and oil. In case you decide to pull over for roadside computing, try
to choose a clean, comfortable work area for your system.
A lithium-ion battery pack will be available when you are traveling.
If you are running your system for the first time on battery power,
remove the battery from the package, install it into the system and
recharge the battery to fully prepare for service.

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In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n
Welcome to the Notebook PC
Congratulations on your purchase of the Notebook PC. Your
Notebook features the latest advances in portable computing
technology. The Notebook’s modular design provides maximum
expandability without compromising portability.
Getting to Know Your Computer
Opening the LCD Panel
Do not place any heavy objects
on the top of notebook. This may damage the display
To avoid damage to the display
panel:
1. Try not to slam the display upon closing it.
2. Try not to place any object on top when it is closed or open.
3. Be sure the system is turned off or in suspend mode before
you close the display panel.
With the LCD screen open, you will see several features important
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1. LCD Display
2. Power / Suspend Button
¾Press momentarily to turn on the system.
¾Press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the
system.
¾Press the power / suspend button again to return from
the suspend mode.
¾Persistent green light indicates the Power is ON
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4. Built-in Microphone
5. Speaker
6. Touchpad
7. Touch Pad Buttons
Front View
1. LED Status Indicator
System & Power Status Indicators
LED Graphic
Symbol Indication
Green light indicates the system is ON. Blinking green
light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode.
Green light indicates the WLAN is active.
To enable the WLAN function, we
recommend that you execute the hot key combination of
Fn+F10 (the WLAN LED will lit) first before you install the
WLAN driver.
Blinking orange light indicates the battery is being
charged.
Blinking red light indicates the battery power is low when
the system is turned ON.
Persistent green light indicates the battery is Full.
Green light indicates the hard drive and/or optical drive is
being accessed.
2. LCD Latch
OSD (On Screen Display)
The On screen display for the other LED will only be activate and
shown on the screen unless you press the corresponding keys.
Function Key Description OSD Icon
Fn + F9 Touchpad On/Off
Fn + F2 Silent Mode On/Off
CAPS CapsLock

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Fn + Num NumLock
Fn + Scroll ScrollLock
After you activate the function key, the icon will be shown at the
upper right hand corner of your window screen.
Left Views
1. USB 2.0 Port
2. Stereo Headphone Jack
3. Microphone/Audio Line-in Jack
4. 4-in-1 Card Reader
5. Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key
Hole