User's Manual

otebook User Guide

4. VGA Port 5. Modem Port 6. DC-In Port

7. Air-Outlet Vent 8. Locking Device Keyhole

• PS/2 Port

Lets you connect an external PS/2-style mouse, PS/2-style keyboard, or

PS/2-style numeric keypad to the system. With an optional Y-cable

adapter, you also can connect any combination on two of these devices

simultaneously.

• Print Port

Use this port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. The

parallel port supports Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) standard. The

standard provides you with a greater processing speed than the

conventional parallel port. The port also supports bi-directional protocols.

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The default setting for the parallel port on your notebook computer is set to

Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP). Some older parallel devices may not

function with the ECP default setting. You may need to adjust the setting to

accommodate your parallel device by changing the BIOS setting.

• COM Port

Lets you connect a 9-pin external serial device such as a PDA, mouse, or

other serial devices.

• VGA Port

Lets you attach an external CRT monitor for wider display. You can run

the LCD display and the external CRT monitor simultaneously or switch it

to CRT only using the display hot-key.

• Modem Port

A 56K internal fax/data modem is installed. It keeps you connected to the

outside world through networks.