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Connecting External Devices: Dell™ Latitude™ LS PortableComputers User's Guide
About the I/O Connectors AC Adapter
Mouse, Keyboard, and External Numeric
Keypad Audio Devices
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
1USB connector
2Speakers and
headphones
(line-out/speaker-out)
jack
3Microphone (MIC IN)
jack
4Fan intake/exhaust
vents
5Air inlet
6PS/2 (mini-DIN)
connector
Connecting External Devices: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide
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