PC Connector Symbols
Symbols in this table identify connectors.
Symbol Description
Mouse (PS/2)
Keyboard (PS/2)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse, keyboard, digital camera, or other device with a USB connector
Printer (parallel)
| Monitor | |
serial | Serial port for digital camera or other | |
serial device | ||
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| Speaker |
Many peripherals and external devices are Plug and Play. Plug and Play describes the ability to add or remove components without any special procedures such as resetting jumpers and testing for conflicts. When you add a Plug and Play peripheral, the PC recognizes it and obtains the best driver for the device.
xiv | HP Pavilion home PC |
Symbol Description
Audio Line Out (powered speakers)
OUT
Audio Line In
IN
Headphones
Microphone
Joystick/MIDI
FireWire (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates
