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Figure 4-18. Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device
PARALLEL PORT
The parallel port, or LPT port, located on the optional
Port Replicator allows you to connect parallel devices,
such as a printer to your notebook. In order to connect a
parallel interface device follow these easy steps:
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is
seated.(Figure 4-19)
3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each
end of the connector.
Figure 4-19. Connecting a Parallel Device to Port Replicator
SERIAL PORT
The serial port, or COMM port, located on the optional
Port Replicator allows you to connect serial devices, such
as printers or scanners. In order to connect a serial inter-
face device follow these easy steps:
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each
end of the connector.
PS/2 PORT
The PS/2 port located on the optional Port Replicator
allow you to connect an external keyboard, numeric
keypad, or mouse. In order to connect a PS/2 interface
device follow these easy steps:
1. Align the connector with the port opening.(Figure 4-
20)
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
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P O I N T
A mouse, keyboard, or keypad may be installed and
automatically recognized by your notebook without
restarting or changing setups.
Figure 4-20. Connecting a PS/2 Device
DOCKING PORT
The docking port is used for the connection of your
notebook to an optional port replicator or docking
station. In order to connect your notebook to one of
these devices follow the instructions that came with your
docking port. (See figure 2-8 on page 10 for location)
UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORTS
The Universal Serial Bus ports (USB) allow you to
connect USB devices such as external game pads,
pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers.
P O I N T
On the system, there are two USB 2.0 ports; on the
optional Port Replicator, there is one USB 2.0 and one
USB 1.1 port. USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with all
USB 1.1 devices.
In order to connect a USB device follow these easy steps:
1. Align the connector with the port opening.(Figure 4-
21)
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
P O I N T
Due to the ongoing changes in USB technology and
standards, not all USB devices and/or drivers are
guaranteed to work.