User Guide

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2. Components
Rear Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC.
Serial
Port
Parallel
Port
VGA
Port
Modem
Port
Kensington
®
Lock Port
PS/2
Port
Rear
Vent
USB
Port
Microphone Input
Headphone Jack
Audio
Input
Rear Component Descriptions
The following describes the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC as shown by the
illustration above.
Serial Port
The 9-pin D-sub serial port supports serial devices such as a drawing tablet, mouse, or modem.
Parallel Port
The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports parallel devices such as a printer or a removable
drive.
VGA Port
The 15-pin D-sub VGA port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or
projector.
Cooling Fan
The cooling fan turns on when the temperature rises past a set threshold. The cooling fan is an extra
feature needed for upgrading to faster processors in the future. Do not block the vent!
PS/2 Port
The PS/2 port is for connecting an external PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard to the Notebook PC if you
do not want to use the built-in pointing device and keyboard. Simultaneous use requires the in-
cluded Y-adapter.
USB Port
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port supports several USB compatible devices such as keyboards,
pointers, modems, and printers connected in series.