A Look at the Computer
Hardware Guide 2–13
Rear Panel Components
Identifying rear panel components
Rear panel components and their functions
1
DC power connector Connects an AC Adapter or an
optional Automobile Power
Adapter/Charger, Aircraft Power
Adapter, or DC cable.
2
Keyboard/pointing device
(PS/2) connector
Connects an optional PS/2 device
such as a keyboard or mouse.
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To connect a keyboard and
a mouse at the same time,
use an optional Y-adapter.
3
Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device,
such as an external diskette drive bay.
4
Docking connector Connects the computer to an optional
docking base.
5
External monitor connector Connects an optional external
monitor or overhead projector.
6
Serial connector Connects an optional serial device.
7
Composite video-out jack Connects an optional television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or
video capture card.
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