IBM NetVista User Manual

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Connector DescriptionSerial connector Used to attach an external modem, serial printer, or otherdevices that use a 9-pin serial connector.Mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device thatuses a standard mouse connector.Parallel connector Used to attach a parallel printer, parallel scanner, or otherdevices that use a 25-pin parallel connector.Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network(LAN).Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, usea Category 5 Ethernet cable.Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device,such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audiodevice, a cable is connected between the audio line outconnector of the device and the audio line in connector of thecomputer.Audio line out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to externaldevices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers withbuilt-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or theaudio line in connector on a stereo system or other externalrecording device.Microphone connector Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you wantto record voice or other sounds on the hard disk if you usespeech-recognition software.USB connectors Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus(USB) connection, such as a USB scanner or USB printer. If youhave more than four USB devices, you can purchase a USBhub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.Keyboard connector Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboardconnector.8 User Guide