User Guide

System Overview 1-9
n PS/2 Port — Use the standard PS/2 port to connect an external PS/2-style mouse,
PS/2-style keyboard, or PS/2 style Numeric Keypad to the system. With an optional
Y-adapter cable, you can connect up to two of these devices at the same time.
n AC Power Port — Lets you attach the Versa Note VX to the AC power source using the
AC adapter that comes with your system. Keep the system connected to AC power
whenever possible to keep the battery pack and internal CMOS battery charged.
n Parallel Port — Use this port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. The
parallel port default supports the Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) standard. The port
also supports bi-directional and output only protocols.
n Expansion Port — Use this port to connect the Port Replicator.
n VGA Port — Use this 15-pin port to attach an external monitor to your Versa Note VX.
n Serial Port — Use this port to connect a serial printer or other serial device.
n USB Ports — Each Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to 127
USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, printers, monitors, scanners) to your
Versa Note VX.
n Modem/LAN Port — NEC includes a 56K fax/data modem or mini-PCI LAN.
Around the Left Side of the System
The left side of your Versa Note VX provides the features shown in the following figure. The
left side features are described after the figure.
Left side features
A – Kensington Lock Latch C – Diskette Drive
B – CD-ROM Drive D – Hard Disk Drive
n Kensington Lock Latch — This latch allows you to attach a Kensington security lock or
other compatible lock to secure the notebook from theft.
n CD-ROM Drive — Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD)
and play audio CDs.
n Diskette Drive — A 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB diskette drive comes installed in the Versa.
n Hard Disk Drive — An internal hard disk drive comes installed in the Versa. The disk
drive is upgradeable.
Around the Right Side of the System
The right side of the Versa Note VX offers the features shown in the following figure. The right
side features are described after the figure.