2–12 Hardware Guide
A Look at the Computer
Rear Panel Components
Rear Panel Components
Component Function
1 Parallel connector Connects a parallel device.
2 Serial connector Connects a serial device.The
computer serial port is disabled
when the computer is connected
to an optional Mobile Expansion
Unit
3 Composite video-out jack Connects a television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or
video capture card.
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The connection requires
the purchase of a
video-out adapter and an
optional video cable.