Installing External Options; Locating The Connectors On The Front Of Your Computer - IBM A50 User Manual

v Prevent others from touching components.
v When you install a new option, touch the static-protective package containing
v When possible, remove the option and install it directly in the computer without
v Do not place the option on the computer cover or other metal surface.

Installing external options

This section shows the various external connectors on your computer to which you
can attach external options, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner. For
some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making
the physical connection. When adding an external option, use the information in
this section to identify the required connector, and then use the instructions that
come with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or
device drivers that are required for the option.

Locating the connectors on the front of your computer

The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the front of the
computer.
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the option to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on
the computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the
package and your body.
setting the option down. When this is not possible, place the static-protective
package that the option came in on a smooth, level surface and place the option
on it.
1 USB connector
2 USB connector