Asus M3NP - Manual (Page 18)

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Knowing the Parts
Left Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC.
IEEE1394 Port
IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities
like USB. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can handle up to 63 units
on the same bus. It is very likely that IEEE1394, together with USB, will replace Parallel, IDE, SCSI,
and EIDE ports. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked “DV” for
Digital Video port.
Fast Infrared Port (IrDA)
The fast infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with
infrared-equipped devices or computers up to 4 Mbits/sec. This allows easy wireless synchronization
with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. If your office supports IrDA net-
working, you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of
sight to an IrDA node. Small offices can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely
placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other without a network.
PC Card (PCMCIA Type II) Slot and Eject
One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant slot for one type I/II PC card is available. The socket supports 32-bit
CardBus. This allows accommodation of all Notebook PC expansion options such as flash memory
cards, ISDN, SCSI, and wireless network adapters.
Audio Speaker (Left)
The built-in speaker allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia sound
system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound in high quality
16-bit stereo (when used with external stereo headphones or speakers). All audio features are software
controlled.
1394
K
Kensington ® Lock Port
The Kensington ® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington ® compatible Note-
book PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent
the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motion
detector to sound an alarm when moved.
Audio Speaker (Left) Fast IrDA IEEE1394 PC Card (PCMCIA Type II)
Slot and Eject
Kensington ®
Lock Port