Getting to Know Your Computer

Back Components

Component Description

External Power In

Input connection for Universal AC adapter.

Universal Serial Bus

A USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or

(USB) Port

digital camera connects to this port.

RJ45 Ethernet Network

A 10 or 100BaseT Ethernet line connects to this

Port

port.

RJ11 Modem Port

An analog telephone line connects to this port.

Serial Port

A serial device, such as a mouse, graphics tablet

 

or scanner connects to this port.

Parallel Port

A parallel device, such as a printer, connects to

 

 

this port.

Video Port

I/O Connector Cover and Notebook Support

An external monitor connects to this port.

Covers I/O connectors. It can be flipped down to support the notebook to create a comfortable typing angle (Figure 2-6, step 4).

Ò

Fast IR Port

Fast IR interface allows wireless data transfer

 

 

between the notebook and another device with an

 

 

IR interface.

ÓReset Button

External Keyboard/ Mouse Port

Resets the notebook computer. All unsaved data will be lost.

An external keyboard or PS/2 mouse connects to this port.

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Figure 2-3 Back View

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Compaq 6500 Family manual Back Components, Back View