utilize these ports is determined by BIOS settings. Ensure that BIOS options are properly configured for the ports that you intend to use.

 

Table 2-4. High-Connectivity Cradle Connectors

 

 

Port

Description

 

 

Serial Port A

This connector can be used to connect an external device with a serial interface

 

such as a modem. This is a fully-functional RS232-C serial port.

 

 

Serial Port B

This connector can be used to connect an external device with a serial interface.

 

Note the following:

 

1) This port provides only the Rx and Tx (receive and transmit) signals of the

 

RS232-C interface. 2) When this port is enabled, the IrDA port on the pen tablet is

 

disabled.

 

 

Parallel Port

This connector can be used to connect a device with a parallel interface such as a

 

parallel printer.

 

 

Floppy Disk

This connector can be used to connect the Fujitsu FMWFD2 floppy disk drive.

Drive Port

 

 

 

Mouse Port*

This connector can be used to connect a PS/2-style mouse. When used with the

(on portable

Point 1600 pen tablet, this connector can be connected to either a PS/2-style

port expander)

keyboard or mouse.

 

 

Video Port

This connector allows you to connect an external SVGA monitor.

 

Point 1600 pen tablet users: Note that an external monitor and the pen tablet

 

display screen cannot be viewed simultaneously.

 

 

DC Input

This connector can be used to connect the AC adapter or auto adapter.

 

 

Keyboard Port

This connector can be used to attach a PS/2-style keyboard.

 

 

Mouse Port*

This connector can be used to connect a PS/2-style mouse.

(on cradle

 

module)

 

 

 

*Because of its modular design, the port replicator is equipped with two mouse ports. Only one mouse device should be connected at a time.

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