Toshiba TECRA M5 User Manual

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User’s Manual
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The Grand Tour
Left side
Figure 2-2 shows the computer’s left side.
Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer
Cooling vents
Security lock slot
PC card slot
SD card slot
PC card 
eject button
ExpressCard slot
ExpressCard eject button
i.LINK (IEEE1394) port
External monitor port
USB port
Security lock slot
A security cable attaches to this slot. The 
optional security cable anchors your computer to 
a desk or other large object to deter theft.
Cooling vents
Cooling vents help CPU keep from overheating.
Do not block the cooling vents. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, 
staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard. Foreign metal objects 
can create a short circuit, which can cause PC damage and fire, possibly 
resulting in serious injury.
External monitor 
port
This external monitor port lets you connect an 
external video display.
i.LINK (IEEE1394) 
port
This port allows you to connect an external 
device, such as a digital video camera for high-
speed data transfer.
ExpressCard slot
The ExpressCard slot can accommodate an 
ExpressCard.
ExpressCard eject 
button
This is a button for taking out ExpressCard from 
ExpressCard slot.
PC card slot
The PC card slot can accommodate a Type II 
card. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards and 
CardBus PC cards.
PC card eject button
This is a button for taking out PC card from a PC 
card slot.