MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010): External ports and connectors

Summary

Learn about the available ports and connectors for the MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010).

 I/O Ports 

 Diagram of ports and connectors

MagSafe power port Plug in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery.
Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer.  The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn’t require an Ethernet  crossover cable.
One FireWire 800 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. Connect an adapter or cable to use this port as FireWire 400, FireWire 200, or FireWire 100.
Three high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera,  joystick, and more to your MacBook Pro. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices.
Mini DisplayPort (video out)   Connect to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, HDMI (audio and video)1 or VGA connector with a separate adapter.  You can purchase adapters for supported video formats from Apple.
Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro to line level analog output audio equipment or digital audio equipment.
Headphone out/optical digital audio out/analog line in port Connect external active speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. You can specify audio analog line in functionality, which supports audio equipment with line level analog outputs, by selecting Sound Input in the Sound pane of System Preferences.
ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with standard 34mm ExpressCards. To eject an ExpressCard, push gently on it to activate the spring, and then remove it from the slot.

Note: The security slot is on the right side of the computer, near the optical drive.

Additional Information

  1. Make sure to use a VESA-compliant adapter for full HDMI capabilities.
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