The external components on the rear panel of the computer are shown in Figure
Figure
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Item | Component | Function |
1 | Infrared port | Provides wireless communication between the |
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| computer and another |
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| an infrared beam. |
2 | Universal serial bus (USB) | Connects USB devices, such as cameras for video |
| connector | conferencing, or hubs which connect multiple USB |
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| devices. This connector is a powered hub. When |
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| running Windows 95 or higher or Windows NT or |
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| higher, any combination of up to five powered or |
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| unpowered hubs can be connected in any sequence, as |
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| long as two unpowered hubs are not connected next to |
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| each other. When running a lower version of Windows |
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| or Windows NT, or a different operating system, up to |
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| two hubs can be connected. |
3 | Serial connector | Connects optional serial devices such as a mouse. |
4 | Parallel connector | Connects optional parallel devices such as a printer. |
5 | Docking connector | Connects optional Compaq expansion base or Compaq |
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| convenience base. |
6 | Keyboard/mouse connector | Connects an optional |
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| Both external mouse and computer pointing device are |
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| active. An optional splitter/adapter allows both an |
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| external keyboard and mouse to be used at the same |
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| time. |
7 | External monitor connector | Connects an optional external monitor or a television |
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| adapter. |
8 | DC power connector | Connects an AC Adapter (external adapter models |
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| only), an optional Automobile Power/Adapter Charger, |
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| or an optional Aircraft Power Adapter. |
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