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3. Using Your Notebook PC
3-6-5 PARALLEL PORT
The parallel port, or LPT port, allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a printer
to your notebook. In order to connect a parallel interface device, follow these steps:
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each end of the connector.
3-6-6 SERIAL PORT
The serial port, or COM port, allows you to connect serial devices, such as printers or
scanners. In order to connect a serial interface device follow these easy steps:
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each end of the connector.
3-6-7 PS/2 PORT
The PS/2 port allows you to connect an external keyboard, and/or numeric keypad and
mouse. In order to connect a PS/2 interface device follow these easy steps:
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
POINT A mouse, keyboard, or keypad may be installed and
automatically recognized by your notebook without restarting or
changing setups.
3-6-8 MICROPHONE JACK
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. Your micro-
phone must be equipped with a 1/8"(3.5 mm) mono mini-plug in order to fit into
the microphone jack of your notebook PC. In order to connect a microphone follow
these easy steps:
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.