Connecting Usb Peripherals; Connecting To A Docking Device - Compaq Armada e500 - Notebook PC Quick Reference Manual

Connecting USB Peripherals

Your computer comes equipped with a port that connects
Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices to the computer.
Your computer can support certain USB devices without any
special drivers. These include hubs and keyboards. To connect
USB devices for which the device manufacturer provided no
special drivers, you will need an operating system that has USB
support, such as Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000
preinstalled by Compaq. Later versions of the Windows operating
systems will add functionality that may allow you to attach any
USB device to your computer (for example, a video camera) and
allow many USB devices to be connected and working
simultaneously.
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 connector. Future
operating systems will have extended USB capabilities which will
replace the USB capabilities built into the computer.

Connecting to a Docking Device

The computer is compatible with Armada docking stations. To
connect the computer to a port replicator or docking station, refer
to the instructions that came with the docking device.
8-6 Connecting External Devices