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System Introduction 1-3
1.2 Ports
The computer’s ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer just as you would to
a desktop PC. The main ports are found on the computer’s rear panel. The computer’s left panel
contains the computer’s multimedia ports and PC card slots.
1.2.1 Rear Panel Ports
The computer’s rear panel contains the computer’s main ports and connectors as shown in the
illustration below.
1 DC-in Port
2 PS/2 Port
3 Serial Port
4 Parallel Port
5 Mini Dock Connector
6 External CRT Port
7 USB Port
8 Infrared Port
Figure 1-2 Rear Port Location
Table 1-1 Rear Port Descriptions
Port Icon Connects to...
DC-in port AC adapter and power outlet
PS/2 port
PS/2-compatible device
(PS/2 keyboard, keypad, mouse)
Serial port
(UART16650-compatible)
Serial device (serial mouse)
Parallel port (EPP/ECP-
compliant)
Parallel device (parallel printer, external floppy drive)
Mini dock connector Mini dock
External CRT port External monitor (up to 1024x768x256 colors)
USB port USB device (USB mouse, keyboard)
Infrared port Infrared-aware device (computer with IR port, desktop with IR
adapter, IR-capable printer)
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