Using The Advanced Port Replicator; Connecting External Devices To The Apr - Dell Inspiron 2100 Solution Manual

HINT:
If you receive a
BIOS upgrade floppy disk
with your APR, use the
disk to upgrade the BIOS
before you use the APR.
HINT: If the cable
connector from the
external device has
thumbscrews, be sure to
tighten them to ensure a
proper connection.
AC adapter connector
serial connector
line-out connector
42 Ad d i n g Pa r ts

Using the Advanced Port Replicator

The advanced port replicator (APR) integrates your computer into a
desktop environment. The APR includes a network connector to connect
your computer to a network.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to lift the computer while it is connected to the
APR. Doing so will damage the docking connector.

Connecting External Devices to the APR

See the following illustration for connector locations.
1
Connect the external devices to an electrical outlet, if applicable.
2
The I/O connectors on the back and side of the APR duplicate the primary
connectors on the back and side of your computer.
microphone connector
network connector
USB connector
modem connector
PS/2 mouse connector
parallel connector
monitor connector
external media bay connector
PS/2 keyboard connector