L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r
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Parallel Port |
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External Monitor Port | Serial Port |
External Floppy Disk Drive Port | DC Power Jack |
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Port Replicator
Your LifeBook comes with a Port Replicator. The Port Replicator extends the functionality of your LifeBook by providing ports to connect PS/2 devices, a parallel device, a serial device, and an external floppy disk drive. The Port Replicator connects to the rear panel of your LifeBook. See “Device Ports” on page 46.
REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your Port Replicator’s rear panel components.
PS/2 Mouse Port
The PS/2 mouse port allows you to connect an external PS/2 Mouse. (Figure
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as an LPT port.) (Figure
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA monitor. Note that if a Port Replicator is attached, you must use the external monitor port on the Port Replicator. (Figure
External Floppy Disk Drive Port
The external floppy disk drive port allows you to attach an optional external floppy disk drive. Note that if you are connecting a USB floppy disk drive, you must use the USB port on the system. (Figure
LAN (RJ-45) Port
The LAN port allows you to connect a LAN to the Port Replicator. Note that when the system is attached to the Port Replicator, the LAN Port on the Port Replicator should be used, not the LAN Port on the system.
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery.
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