Universal Serial Bus
(USB 3.0) ports
Two Universal Serial Bus ports, which comply to
the USB 3.0 standard, are provided on the right
side of the computer.
USB 3.0 port is compliant with USB 3.0 standard
and backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
The port with the icon ( ) has Sleep and Charge
function, and this function is only provided with
some models.
USB 3.0 port(s) might work as USB 2.0 port(s) when operating in USB
Legacy Emulation mode.
Note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of
all USB devices that are available. Some functions associated with a
specific device might not operate properly.
Before removing a USB device from the USB port of your computer,
click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the
Windows Taskbar, and then select the USB device that you want to
remove.
Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples, and paper clips, out of
the USB port. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can
cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
HDMI™ out port
HDMI™ out port can connect with Type A
connector HDMI™ cable.
External RGB monitor
port
This port provides 15-pin, analog RGB port.
Refer to the
section for information on external
RGB monitor port pin assignment. This port
allows you to connect an external RGB monitor
to the computer.
Cooling vents
The cooling vents help the processor to avoid
overheating.
Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as
screws, staples, and paper clips, out of the cooling vents. Foreign metal
objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
Carefully clean the dust on the surface of the cooling vents using a soft
cloth.
User's Manual
3-15
