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% Physical Features
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Features and Ports
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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
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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
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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
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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
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