T H E B E G I N N I N G
1 THE BEGINNING. . .
You should read this chapter even if you do not read any other. It provides important basic information to help you in using your computer. It is the minimum you need to know in order to start work straight away. Computers are very easy to use providing you establish a routine with a few basic disciplines.
Note particularly the information given in the section ‘Energy Saving Features’.
Connections
Individual details of the rear port connections are shown in the appendix B ‘System Motherboard’, but an overall view is given here.
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7 | Serial port (COM1) | 8 | Serial port (COM2) *c | 9 | Parallel/printer port | |||||
10 Monitor connection *b
*a See chapter ‘Multimedia’ for details on connections. *b Looped to TV card when that is fitted.
*c Not available when system supplied with remote control.
The Security loop (3) above can be used for an alarmed loop cable or a padlocking mechanism, to help deter either unauthorised removal of the system, or its cover.