Identifying the hardware features
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The power jack is where the AC Adapter cable is con-
nected.
1
The external-monitor connector is where you attach the
external monitor.
11 The battery pack is a built-in power source for the computer.
12
The parallel connector is where you connect a parallel-
printer signal cable.
13
The serial connector is where you connect a 9–pin, serial-
device cable.
14
The battery status lamp shows the status of the battery
pack.
The suspend lamp lights when the computer is in suspend
mode.
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