Left side
Figure 2-2 shows the computer's left side.
P
ARALLEL PORT
Parallel port
External monitor
port
Fan vent
CAUTION: Be careful not to block the fan vent. Also be careful to
keep foreign objects out of the vents. A pin or similar object can
damage the computer's circuitry.
Universal Serial
Bus port
CAUTION: Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors. A pin
or similar object can damage the computer's circuitry.
F
AN VENT
E
XTERNAL
MONITOR PORT
Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer
This Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port is used
to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device.
This port supports Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)
standard. (Provided with some models)
This 15-pin port lets you connect an external monitor.
Provides air flow for the fan.
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port comply with USB
2.0 standards,which enables data transfer speeds 40
times faster than the USB 1.1 standards. (The port also
support USB 1.1.)
E
XPRESS CARD
SLOT
PC
CARD
USB P
ORT
SLOT
Left side
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