User Guide

Product Description 1-15
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
un
p
owered hubs can be connected in an
y
se
q
uence, as
lon
g
as two un
p
owered 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.