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LifeBook E Series – Section 2
Figure 2-6 LifeBook back panel
BACK PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s rear
panel components.
PS/2 Port
The PS/2 port allows you to connect an external PS/2
keyboard, mouse or numeric keypad. (See PS/2 Port on
page63 for more inform ation)
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C)
devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as a COMM
port.) (See Serial Port on page 63 for more information)
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect parallel
devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as an
LPT port.) (See Parallel Port on page63 for more infor-
mation)
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page65
for more information)
USB Port
The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus
devices. (See Universal Serial Bus Port on page63 for
more information)
Docking Port
The docking port allow s you to conne ct an option al port
replicator or docking station. (See Docking Port on
page65 for more informa tion)
External Floppy Disk Drive Port
The external floppy disk drive port allows you to attach
an optional external floppy disk drive. (See External
Floppy Disk Drive Port on page 65 for more information)
PS/2 Port
Serial Port
Parallel Port
External Monitor Port
USB Port
External Floppy Disk Drive Port
Docking Port
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