Port Replicator; Rear Panel Components - Fujitsu LifeBook B-2562 User Manual

PS/2 Mouse Port
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
(LAN model only)

Port Replicator

An optional Port Replicator is available from Fujitsu to
support your LifeBook notebook. The Port Replicator
extends the functionality of your notebook by providing
ports to connect PS/2 devices, a parallel device, a serial
device, and an external floppy disk drive. The Port
Replicator connects to the rear panel of your notebook.
See "Device Ports" on page 45.
P O I N T
There are two optional Port Replicators available for this
LifeBook series. The correct model is determined by the
configuration of your system:
Systems with Modem LAN option:
Port Replicator FPCPR22
Systems with Mode/IEEE 1394 option:
Port Replicator FPCPR23.

REAR PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of the optional Port
Replicator's rear panel components.
PS/2 Mouse Port
The PS/2 mouse port allows you to connect an external
PS/2 Mouse. (Figure 4-9)
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C)
devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as a COM
port.) (Figure 4-9)
Parallel Port
External Monitor Port
Figure 4-9 Port Replicator rear panel (LAN model shown)
U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s
Serial Port
External Floppy Disk Drive Port
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices.
(This is also sometimes referred to as an LPT port.)
(Figure 4-9)
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external VGA or SVGA monitor. Note that if a Port
Replicator is attached, you must use the external
monitor port on the Port Replicator. (Figure 4-9)
External Floppy Disk Drive Port
The external floppy disk drive port allows you to attach
an optional external floppy disk drive. Note that if you
are connecting a USB floppy disk drive, you must use
the USB port on the system. (Figure 4-9)
LAN (RJ-45) Jack (LAN model only)
The LAN jack allows you to connect a LAN to the Port
Replicator. Note that when the system is attached to the
Port Replicator, the LAN Jack on the Port Replicator
should be used, not the one on the system.
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter
to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium
ion battery.
DC Power Jack
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