Connecting Usb Equipment; Attaching A Mobile Expansion Unit; Connecting A Docking Base - Compaq Evo N400c Hardware Manual

External Device Connections

Connecting USB Equipment

The computer comes equipped with a port that connects
Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices to the computer.
The computer supports certain USB devices without special
drivers. These devices include hubs and keyboards. To connect
USB devices for which the device manufacturer does not provide
special drivers, you need an operating system with USB support,
such as Windows 98 or Windows 2000, preinstalled by Compaq.
A USB keyboard and mouse, optionally connected through a hub,
offer the same functionality as a standard keyboard and mouse
connected through the keyboard, mouse, or single
keyboard/mouse connector.

Attaching a Mobile Expansion Unit

To attach the computer to an optional Mobile Expansion Unit,
refer to the documentation included with the Mobile Expansion
Unit.

Connecting a Docking Base

The computer must be attached to the optional Mobile Expansion
Unit before it can be connected to a docking base. The docking
connector connects the system (computer and Mobile Expansion
Unit) to one of several compatible Compaq docking bases. When
the system is docked, most external devices can be connected to
the docking base, eliminating the need to disconnect external
devices when the system is removed from the workstation. To
connect the computer to a port replicator, Mobile Expansion Unit,
or docking base, refer to the documentation included with the
docking device.
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