Connecting External Devices: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide

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Connecting External Devices: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide

About the I/O Connectors

AC Adapter

Mouse, Keyboard, and External Numeric

Audio Devices

Keypad

 

USB Devices

Modem Connector

Parallel Devices

NIC Connector

Advanced Port Replicator

External Media Options

External Monitor

 

About the I/O Connectors

You can connect external devices to the input/output (I/O) connectors on the back and left side of the computer (see Figure 1). The computer's basic input/output system (BIOS) detects the presence of the external devices when you boot (start) or reboot your computer. You can connect to the Dell Latitude LS Advanced Port Replicator (APR) through the docking connector on the bottom of the computer.

NOTES: Some external devices require you to load software called device drivers into system memory before using the devices. These device drivers help your computer recognize the external device and direct its operation. Instructions for installing this software are usually included in the upgrade kits.

The APR provides the same I/O connectors as your computer and, in addition, provides a serial port. For more information on the APR, see the documentation that came with it.

Figure 1. I/O Connectors On the Computer

1 USB connector

2 Speakers and headphones (line-out/speaker-out) jack

3 Microphone (MIC IN) jack

4 Fan intake/exhaust vents

5 Air inlet

6 PS/2 (mini-DIN) connector

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Dell PP01S technical specifications About the I/O Connectors, PS/2 mini-DIN connector