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External Monitor Port
The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector
to allow viewing on a larger external display.
External Expansion Port
The External Expansion Port is for connection to an optional Portbar II or PortDock II to provide a
docking solution to desktop peripherals and expansion options to various drive modules. More details
given later.
TV-Out Port
TV
For times when you need a really big display, try the TV-Out function. TV-Out allows a high definition
connection to a television or video projection device using a Super VHS (S-Video) cable (not provided).
An adapter is provided for use with RCA inputs available on all standard video devices. This port
support NTSC or PAL formats.
Video Signal Standards (TV Systems - Partial Listing)
NTSC: Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, Philippines, United States, Venezuela
PAL: Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland,
Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom
PS/2 Port
The PS/2 port is for connecting an external PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard to the Notebook PC if you do
not want to use the built-in pointing device and keyboard. Simultaneous use of two PS/2 devices requires
an optional PS/2 Y-adapter. It is recommended that you use either a USB mouse or a USB keyboard so
that dual PS/2 connections are not required.
USB Ports
Universal Serial Bus (USB) supports many USB compatible devices such as keyboards, pointing devices,
video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers, monitors, and scanners connected in a series up to
12Mbits/sec. USB allows up to 127 devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with peripherals
such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB
supports hot-swapping of devices so that peripherals can be connected or disconnected while the
Notebook PC is ON.
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