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LifeBook A Series – Section Two
Figure 2-6 LifeBook notebook back panel
BACK PANEL COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s back panel components. (Figure 2-6)
Infrared Port
The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communi-
cate 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
LifeBook 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 PS/2 Port on
page 65 for more information.)
IEEE 1394 Port
The 1394 port is used to connect between your LifeBook
and a peripheral such as a digital video camera.(See IEEE
1394 Port on page 44 for more information.)
USB Ports
The two USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial
Bus devices. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 44 for
more information.)
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C)
devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as a COMM
port.) (See Serial Port on page 44 for more information.)
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page 45
for more information.)
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices,
such as a printer. (This is also sometimes referred to as
an LPT port.) (See Parallel Port on page 44 for more infor-
mation.)
Infrared PS/2
IEEE
USB
Serial
External
Parallel
Port
1394
Port
Ports
Port
Monitor
Port
Port
Port
DC
Power
Jack
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