Flash Memory Card Reader - Asus L5C Hardware User Manual

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Knowing the Parts
USB Port (1.1 & 2.0)
(See Rear Side)

Flash Memory Card Reader

The built-in memory card reader can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital (SD),
Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Select (MS Select), and Memory Stick
Duo (with MS adapter).
Optical Drive Eject and Emergency Eject
The optical drive eject is an electronic eject button for opening the tray. You can also eject the optical
drive tray through any CD/VCD/DVD software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Win-
dows™ "My Computer." The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the elec-
tronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject.
IEEE1394 Port
1394
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. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked "DV" for
Digital Video port.
Headphone Output Jack (Head-Out)
The stereo headphone jack is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers
or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers.
Microphone Input Jack (Mic-In) + Center / Bass Output
The mono microphone jack can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio
devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature for video con-
ferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.
Audio Input Jack (Audio-In) + Rear L/R Output
The stereo input jack can be used to connect an audio source to the Notebook PC. This feature is used
mainly to add audio to multimedia applications.
SPDIF Output Jack (SPDIF-Out)
This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for digital
audio output. Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system.
PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket
One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant socket is available to support one type I/II PC card. The socket supports
32-bit CardBus. This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards,
ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters.
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