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CHAPTER 6Fundamental Laptops and Portable DevicesObjectivesUpon completion of this chapter, you will able to answer the following questions:■ What are laptops and other portable devices?■ What are the different mobile phone standards?■■■What are the components of a laptop?How would you compare and contrast laptopand desktop components?What are different ways to configure laptops?Key Terms■■What are some common preventive maintenancetechniques used for laptops and portabledevices?What are some ways to troubleshoot laptops andportable devices?This chapter uses the following key terms. You can find the definitions in the Glossary.personal digital assistant (PDA)smartphone page xxbattery page xxstylus page xxaudio page xxbattery bay page xxAC power connector page xxparallel port page xxsecurity keyhole page xxUSB page xxS-video connector page xxmodem page xxEthernet page xxnetwork LEDs page xxpage xxstereo headphone jack page xxmicrophone jack page xxventilation page xxPC combo expansion slot page xxinfrared port page xxspeakers page xxlaptop latch page xxoptical drive page xxoptical drive status indicator page xxdrive bay status indicator page xxVideo Graphics Array (VGA) port page xxhard drive access panel page xxbattery latch page xxdocking station connector page xxcontinues