User`s guide

Chapter 4: Peripheral Devices
4-2 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series
External Monitor
The notebook has a port for connecting an external VGA or higher resolution monitor. The port
is a standard 15-pin analog connector commonly used with these monitors. Your Digital
notebook supports three display modes: LCD only, CRT only and Simul scan (simultaneous view
of CRT and LCD).
Parallel Device
This parallel port uses a 25-pin connector, allowing you to attach any parallel equipment
compatible with this connector standard. This port is most commonly used for connecting a
printer. Most printers have a parallel inte rface. These include dot matrix, ink-jet and laser
printers. The parallel port supports Bi-directional, Normal, EPP and ECP modes.
Serial Device
This is a standard 9-pin serial port . Any device that uses this standard can be connected to the
notebook. For example, most pointing devices such as a mouse or graphic tablet can be directly
connected to this port. If you have any doubt about the cables required for equipment you plan to
purchase, consult your authorized Digital notebook dealer.
Serial Infrared Port
The Serial Infrared (IR ) port allows the wireless transfer of data (data input and output) between
your Digital notebook and another Infrared equipped computer device, such as a printer or
another notebook.
External Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse
This port allows you to attach a full size enhanced keyboard to the notebook. You can use any
standard desktop computer 101/102-key enhanced keyboard.
This port also allows you to attach any standard PS/2 compatible mouse. When using the PS/2
mouse, you’ll need to make the connection before powering on the notebook. This will prevent
recognition failure.
External Mic and Speaker Out (selected models only)
Two audio jacks, an External Mic and a Speaker Out, are located above the AC Adapter port on
the left side panel of the notebook. The external microphone jack is used for connecting an
external audio-in device, such as a microphone. Connect external stereo speakers or headphones
to the Speaker Out port.