User’s Manual 2-5
The Grand Tour
Parallel port This Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port
is used to connect a parallel printer or other
parallel device. This port supports Extended
Capabilities Port (ECP) standard.
Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as
standard equipment, there is a modem jack that
lets you use a modular cable to connect the
modem directly to a telephone line.
■ In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the
telephone jack.
■ Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will
damage the modem.
LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor
has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10
megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast
Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-Tx). The LAN has two indicators.
Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.
Link indicator
(green)
This indicator glows green when the computer is
connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning
properly.
LAN active
indicator (orange)
This indicator glows orange when data is being
exchanged between the computer and the LAN.
Ether