Specifications

1-14 Product Description
The external components on the rear panel of the computer are shown in Figure 1-5 and
described in Table 1-7.
Figure 1-5. Rear Panel Components
Table 1-7
Rear Panel Components
Item Component Function
1
Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the computer and
another infrared-equipped device using an infrared beam.
2
Universal serial bus (USB)
connector
Connects USB devices, such as cameras for video conferencing,
or hubs which connect multiple USB devices. This connector is
a powered hub. When running Windows 95 or higher or
Windows NT or higher, any combination of up to five powered or
unpowered hubs can be connected in any sequence, as long as
two unpowered hubs are not connected next to each other.
When running a lower version of Windows or Windows NT, or a
different operating system, up to two hubs can be connected.
3
Serial connector Connects optional serial devices such as a mouse.
4
Parallel connector Connects optional parallel devices such as a printer.
5
Docking connector Connects optional Compaq expansion base or Compaq
convenience base.
6
Keyboard/mouse connector Connects an optional full-sized keyboard or a mouse. Both
external mouse and computer pointing device are active. An
optional splitter/adapter allows both an external keyboard and
mouse to be used at the same time.
7
External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor or a television adapter.
8
DC power connector Connects an AC Adapter (external adapter models only), an
optional Automobile Power/Adapter Charger, or an optional
Aircraft Power Adapter.
9
Power cord connector Connects external (AC) power.