Fujitsu E-6570 manual Device Ports

Device Ports

Your LifeBook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect an external device including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.

COMMUNICATIONS PORT

Depending on your LifeBook’s configuration you will have either a Modem (RJ-11) jack or LAN (RJ-45) jack. Refer to your configuration label for your specific option. (See Configuration Label on page 97 for more information)

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack

The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for an internal modem. To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps: (See Figure 2-4 on page 12 for location)

1.Align the connector with the port opening.

2.Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

3.Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a telephone outlet.

W A R N I N G

Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the modem or your LifeBook. It should be noted that some hotels use the Digital PBX systems, please be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem. Consult your PBX manufacturer’s documentation for more information.

C A U T I O N

The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90 standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by the FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload.

C A U T I O N

The internal modem on all Fujitsu LifeBooks is not qualified for use with telephone systems outside the United States and Canada and may not operate in other countries.

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s

1.Align the connector with the port opening.

2.Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

3.Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet.

PARALLEL PORT

The parallel port, or LPT port, allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a printer to your LifeBook. In order to connect a parallel interface device follow these easy steps: (See Figure 2-6 on page 14 for location)

1.Align the connector with the port opening.

2.Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

3.Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each end of the connector.

SERIAL PORT

The serial port, or COMM port, allows you to connect serial devices, such as printers or scanners. In order to connect a serial interface device follow these easy steps: (See Figure 2-6 on page 14 for location)

1.Align the connector with the port opening.

2.Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

3.Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each end of the connector.

PS/2 PORT

The PS/2 port allows you to connect an external keyboard, and/or numeric keypad and mouse. In order to connect a PS/2 interface device follow these easy steps: (See Figure 2-6 on page 14 for location)

1.Align the connector with the port opening.

2.Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

P O I N T

A mouse, keyboard, or keypad may be installed and automatically recognized by your LifeBook without restarting or changing setups.

P O I N T

The use of two PS/2 devices simultaneously from the port requires a PS/2 splitter.

Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack

The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Tx) connection. If your LifeBook has been configured with internal LAN capability you will need to configure your LifeBook to work with your particular network. (Please see your network administrator for information on your network configuration.) To connect the LAN cable follow these easy steps: (See Figure 2-4 on page 12 for location)

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORT

The Universal Serial Bus port (USB) allows you to connect USB devices such as external game pads, pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers. In order to connect a USB device follow these easy steps: (See Figure 2-6 on page 14 for location)

1.Align the connector with the port opening.

2.Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

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