Texas Instruments 9786166-0001 Laptop User Manual


 
1.3.8.1 Bi-Directional Parallel Port
The TM5000 notebooks include a 25-pin Parallel Printer Port with EPP/ECP
bi-directional modes. The parallel port is implemented using a standard
25-pin, female, D-subminiature connector.
1.3.8.2 External VGA Port
The external VGA port is implemented with a high density, 15-pin female,
D-subminiature connector.
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Note: See Appendix E for additional information regarding supported moni-
tor types.
1.3.8.3 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse/Numeric Keypad Port
The Notebook is equipped with a 6-pin circular mini-Din connector that may
be used to connect an external PS/2 Mouse, external PS/2 Keyboard (or
101 Keyboard using an adapter), or the PS/2 Numeric Keypad option.
However only one device may be connected to the port.
1.3.8.4 Serial Port
The TM5000 Series Notebooks include a 9-pin, industry standard, RS-232-C
serial (16550 UART) Com port (9-pin, male, D-type connector) as a standard
feature. This port can be used to connect to any external device conforming
to RS-232-C standards.
1.3.8.5 Infrared Interface
The infrared interface (Figure 1-12), located on the right front area of the
Notebook, contains the serial Infrared transmitters/receivers required to
communicate with an external device containing an industry-standard IRDA
infrared interface (eg. mouse, keyboard, another computer, etc.).
Infrared Interface Port
Figure 1-12 Infrared Interface
1-20 General Description