!WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the computer.

1

Power Cord Connector

Connects the computer to an electrical power outlet.

2

Voltage Select Switch

Switches voltage between 115V and 230V to match

 

 

geographical requirements.

3

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Plug and Play connectors connect the computer to any USB

 

Connectors

peripheral while the computer is operating.

4

Serial Connectors

Connect serial devices, such as a serial mouse and

 

 

scanner.

5

Keyboard Connector

Connects the keyboard or the mouse.*

6

Mouse Connector

Connects the mouse or the keyboard.*

7

Monitor Connector

Connects a monitor.

8

Headphone Connector

Connects headphones.

9

Line-Out Audio Connector

Provides connection for externally powered speakers or for

 

 

audio recording.

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Serial Number

Unique serial number; needed when contacting Compaq

 

 

customer support.

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Line-In Audio Connector

Connects a device that supplies sound, such as a tape deck

 

 

or CD player.

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Microphone Connector

Connects a microphone.

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Parallel Port Connector

Connects a parallel device, such as a parallel printer.

* The keyboard and mouse ports are interchangeable.

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