The external components on the rear panel of the computer are shown in Figure 1-5 and described in Table 1-7.

Figure 1-5.Rear Panel Components

Table 1-7

Rear Panel Components

Item

Component

Function

1

Infrared port

Provides wireless communication between the

 

 

computer and another infrared-equipped device using

 

 

an infrared beam.

2

Universal serial bus (USB)

Connects USB devices, such as cameras for video

 

connector

conferencing, or hubs which connect multiple USB

 

 

devices. This connector is a powered hub. When

 

 

running Windows 95 or higher or Windows NT or

 

 

higher, any combination of up to five powered or

 

 

unpowered hubs can be connected in any sequence, as

 

 

long as two unpowered hubs are not connected next to

 

 

each other. When running a lower version of Windows

 

 

or Windows NT, or a different operating system, up to

 

 

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

 

 

convenience base.

6

Keyboard/mouse connector

Connects an optional full-sized keyboard or a mouse.

 

 

Both external mouse and computer pointing device are

 

 

active. An optional splitter/adapter allows both an

 

 

external keyboard and mouse to be used at the same

 

 

time.

7

External monitor connector

Connects an optional external monitor or a television

 

 

adapter.

8

DC power connector

Connects an AC Adapter (external adapter models

 

 

only), an optional Automobile Power/Adapter Charger,

 

 

or an optional Aircraft Power Adapter.

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