Product Description 1-13
Rear Components
Figure 1-3 Rear Components
Table 1-6
Rear Components
Item Component Function
1 Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the computer and
another infrared-equipped device using an infrared beam.
2 Serial connector Connects an optional external serial device such as a
mouse.
3 External monitor
connector
Connects optional external display.
4 Docking connector Connects the computer to the optional desktop expansion
base or convenience base.
5 Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device such as a printer.
6 Power connector Connects the AC Adapter to the computer.
7 USB port Connects USB devices, such as cameras for video
conferencing, or hubs which connect multiple USB devices.
The USB connector is a powered hub. When running
Windows 95 or higher or Windows NT or higher, any
combination of up to five powered or unpowered hubs can
be connected in any sequence, as long as two unpowered
hubs are not connected next to each other.
8 Keyboard/mouse connector Connects an optional full-sized keyboard or a mouse. Both
the external mouse and computer pointing device are active.
A generic splitter/adapter will allow the connection of both an
external keyboard and external mouse at the same time.