System Introduction1-31.2 PortsThe computer’s ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer just as you would toa desktop PC. The main ports are found on the computer’s rear panel. The computer’s left panelcontains the computer’s multimedia ports and PC card slots.1.2.1 Rear Panel PortsThe computer’s rear panel contains the computer’s main ports and connectors as shown in theillustration below.1 DC-in Port2 PS/2 Port3 Serial Port4 Parallel Port5 Mini Dock Connector6 External CRT Port7 USB Port8 Infrared PortFigure 1-2 Rear Port LocationTable 1-1 Rear Port DescriptionsPort Icon Connects to...DC-in port AC adapter and power outletPS/2 port PS/2-compatible device(PS/2 keyboard, keypad, mouse)Serial port(UART16650-compatible)Serial device (serial mouse)Parallel port (EPP/ECP-compliant)Parallel device (parallel printer, external floppy drive)Mini dock connector Mini dockExternal CRT port External monitor (up to 1024x768x256 colors)USB port USB device (USB mouse, keyboard)Infrared port Infrared-aware device (computer with IR port, desktop with IRadapter, IR-capable printer)1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
