Specifications

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Serial Devices
The serial port also allows you to connect external devices such as a modem or a
scanner to your computer. Devices connected to the unit while the power is powered
up, may not work reliably. Connect devices to the serial port while the computer is
turned off. This allows the computer to prepare itself and to device to operate
together.
Serial Port Settings
The settings of the serial port on your computer can be changed using the system
setup utility. See
Advanced Page
in
Chapter 8
for more information.
Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard or Pointing
Device
You can use the mini-DIN PS/2 port on the rear side of the computer to connect a
PS/2 keyboard or pointing device. Built-in keyboard remains active while you
connect an external PS/2 keyboard.
You can disable the built-in glide pad while you connect the external PS/2 mouse.
Set
Pointing Device
to
Auto
in the Main menu of the Setup utility. See chapter 8 for
more information.
PS/2 port
Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device
You can use the IEEE 1394 port on the left side of the computer to connect a host of
devices. The IEEE 1394 is a digital interface for handling digital video, digital audio
and other data in two directions between devices, and for controlling other
equipment.