Questions regarding new laptop.

I just got in a new laptop for my son yesterday. ( I might be all over these forums for help for a while. First laptop. Really don't know how to use a laptop). Sager NP2096.

Whats this Kensington lock on the side of the case? You tie it down to a desk so it doesn'y get stolen?

Theres a "go" button for charging USB devices. Is this using the standard USB port? What happens if you accidentally hit this button if you are using a regular mouse or microdrive?

And the 34/54 slot? Express slot I think its called. What goes in there. Manual showed how to work it but not what you can put in it. What accessories are there?

 

Congratulations on your new laptop and finding this discussion board!

The Kensington lock is used to secure your computer in public places like a school or library. Make sure you knot the cable so that it cannot be slipped off easily, like down a table leg.

The Go button activates electric current through the USB ports to charge devices. It will not damage anything that does not need this current. USB is also used to connect devices like a music player or camera.

The Express slot is most commonly used to insert a card that allows one to access the cellular network (AT&T, Sprint, Verizon). These cards can be gotten free when one signs up for one or two year plans (similar to the way one can get a free cellphone with certain phone plans).

 

Thanks for the info.

 

By the way - search around a bit on Kensington locks on here - they aren't really secure - so don't think it is!

 

QFT. I had a few things to add, though

Yup. It's a metal-reinforced slot instead of just a normal plastic vent slot or something. But it's still not the greatest security. Either work in public places with people you trust, or take your machine with you. It's a deterrent, not a complete prevention.

To expand: When a computer is on USB ports always have electricity going to them. The Go button just changes the port from "off" state to "on" state. It does not push any more current or voltage through it than would normally be seen by a USB device when the computer is operating.

There are also Bluetooth mice that fit in expresscard slots, various sound and networking hardware, flash drives, and all kinds of things. It's a PCMCIA replacement.