Peripherals and options38English External input devicesYou can connect a variety of input devices to your computer's USB ports, providingincreased functionality and greater ease-of-use. In addition, the USB ports can be usedto connect many other peripheral devices, such as digital cameras, printers andscanners. See "Expansion devices" for more information on connecting USB devices.External keyboardYour computer features a full-size keyboard. However, if you prefer, you can connect anexternal keyboard to one of your computer's USB ports. This enables you to enjoy thecomfort and added features of a full-size desktop system keyboard when inputtingtyped data on your notebook computer.External keypadYour computer features an embedded keypad that, when combined with the NumLock feature, enables you to easily input typed numeric data. Alternatively, you canconnect a 17-key numeric keypad to one of your computer's USB ports. This enablesyou to enjoy the benefits of a numeric keypad without interfering with your use of thecomputer's keyboard for typing text.As1300_E.book Page 38 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM