User's Manual
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1. BEFORE YOU START
1-2-5 BACK PANEL COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your notebookâs back panel components.
Infrared Port
The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communicate wirelessly with another
IrDA-compatible infrared device without a cable.
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto/Airline
adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery.
PS/2 Port
The PS/2 port allows you to connect an external PS/2 keyboard, mouse or numeric
keypad. (See 3-6-8 PS/2 Port for more information.)
IEEE 1394 Port
The 1394 port is used to connect between your and a peripheral such as a digital video
camera. (See 3-6-3 IEEE 1394 Port for more information.)
USB Ports
The two USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. (See 3-6-4
Universal Serial Bus Ports for more information.)
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C) devices. (This is also sometimes
referred to as a COM port.) (See 3-6-6 Serial Port for more information.)
Infrared
Port
PS/2
Port
USB
Ports
External
Monitor
Port
Serial
Port
DC
Power
Jack
Parallel
Port
IEEE
1394
Port