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diff --git a/source/ports.markdown b/source/ports.markdown deleted file mode 100644 index e00a89d..0000000 --- a/source/ports.markdown +++ /dev/null @@ -1,130 +0,0 @@ -% Physical Features -% -% - -Features and Ports -================== - -The XO laptop has many built-in features. These include a camera, -microphone, speakers and wireless antennae. In addition, the laptop -allows for the attachment of other external devices. This is often done -by plugging the devices into connectors (some are more commonly referred -to as ports, jacks or slots). - -Backlit screen -============== - -The display functions in a full-color mode similar to other laptop -displays and in an ultra-low-power, ultra-high-resolution, -black-and-white mode that is readable in direct sunlight. - - -1, 2 - Built-in microphone --------------------------- - -There is both a built-in microphone (and an external microphone jack, -which supports both AC and DC sources.) As a privacy measure, an LED -above the microphone (1) lights up whenever the microphone is in use. - -3, 8 - Built-in speakers ------------------------- - -Internal stereo speakers and an amplifier provide a way to play music, -videos, and anything you have recorded yourself. There’s also a jack for -external headphones or speakers. - -4 - Game pad ------------- - -Two sets of four-direction cursor-control keys can be game controllers. -Since they still function when the screen is folded down into e-book -mode, the XO creates a self-contained game playing pad including a -controller. - -5 - Screen rotate button ------------------------- - -A button on the XO laptop’s display frame changes the orientation of the -screen, so it can be viewed right-side-up from any direction. - - -6, 7 - Built-in camera ----------------------- - -The XO laptop has a built-in color camera, enabling still photography -and video recording. As a privacy measure, an LED above the camera (6) -lights up whenever the camera is on. - -9 - Game buttons ----------------- - -The game buttons can be used when the screen is folded down into e-book -mode, creating a self-contained game player. The buttons are labeled -with a circle, a square, a check, and an ×. These buttons are often used -by Activities. For example, the circle button can be used as the shutter -for the camera in the Record Activity. - -10 - Power button, indicator ----------------------------- - -From left to right: the battery-level indicator; the power indicator; -and the power button. Ports - -Along with offering unique connectivity options, the XO laptop can work -with a wide range of external devices. - - -Antennae ears -------------- - -When the wireless antennae "ears" are rotated up, they provide the XO -with a connection range vastly superior to those of conventional -laptops. When down, they keep dirt out of the connectors and act as a -latch. - -External headphones and microphone jacks ----------------------------------------- - -Along with built-in speakers and microphone, the XO laptop features -jacks for external headphones and an external microphone. - -USB/memory ports ----------------- - -The XO laptop features three external USB ports to support a variety of -plug-in peripherals (one seen in the photo above, and two others under -the other "ear"). Right side ports + battery - -Power jack ----------- - -The XO comes with a power cord that can be plugged into any -110-to-240-volt AC outlet for charging. The power jack also accepts DC -power from a solar panel for charging the XO laptop’s battery. - -SD memory card slot -------------------- - -There is a slot underneath the display that accepts SD memory cards for -photos, video, and other content. Rotate the display so that the -left-hand edge is over the keyboard—the slot is then accessible from -below. - -Rechargeable battery --------------------- - -Since many children, maybe even you, live "off the grid" (in places with -poor or non-existent power infrastructure), the XO laptop is designed to -be extremely power efficient. - -:author: - -> © Seth Woodworth 2008 -> -> Anne Gentle 2008 -> -> Brian Jordan 2008 -> -> Tom Boyle 2008 -> -> G Hunt 2012 |