Connectors and Ports
Parallel (Printer) Port
You can connect a parallel printer or other device that uses a standard parallel interface to
this 25-pin female connector. The cable from the printer or other device must terminate
in a 25-pin IBM PC-style male connector to connect to this port. Pin assignments for this
connector are listed in Appendix G.
External Monitor Connector
The TravelMate 3000 WinSX can display data on either its built-in LCD screen or on an
external analog VGA monitor connected to the 15-pin VGA monitor connector. See
Chapter 6 for details on compatible external monitors and how to connect them to your
computer. Pin assignments for this connector are listed in Appendix G.
TravelPoint Connector
The round, six-pin mini-DIN port accepts the furnished TravelPoint trackball pointing
device for use with application programs that support a mouse. Pin assignments for this
connector are listed in Appendix G.
Modem Connector
If your TravelMate 3000 WinSX is equipped with the optional Internal Modem, the
modular RJ-11-C telephone jack is located on the left side panel next to the TravelPoint
connector.
Serial (RS-232C) Port
The RS-232C serial port can be used to connect external devices such as a serial printer, a
mouse, or an external modem. The cable used to connect to this port must terminate in a
nine-pin female IBM AT-style connector. See Appendix G for a list of pin assignments
for the serial port.
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