Asus A3Vp User Manual
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Knowing the Parts
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Microphone Input Jack (Mic In)
The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) 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 conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.
1394 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. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end digital
equipment and should be marked “DV” for Digital Video port.
PC Card Slot
One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card 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.
PC Card Eject
Use this button to eject optional PC cards. This button is mechanical (not electronic) so a small
force is required and the Notebook PC does not have to be turned ON to eject PC cards.
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Infrared Port (IrDA) (on selected models)
The infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication
with infrared-equipped devices or computers. This allows easy wireless synchronization
with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. If your office supports
IrDA networking, you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is
a direct line of sight to an IrDA node.
Audio Speaker
The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia
sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved
with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are software controlled.
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Flash Memory Slot
Normally a separate memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory
cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This
Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as
specified later in this manual. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but
also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-
bandwidth PCI bus.
SPDIF Output Jack
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.
Headphone Output Jack
The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) 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.
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