Around The Back Of The System - NEC Versa LX User Manual

Around the Back of the System

You'll find system ports for connecting optional devices (like printers, docking
station, or external monitor) on the back of your Versa. These ports are
described following the figure.
A - PS/2 Port B - Serial Port C - Parallel Port D - External Monitor E - Expansion Port
F - DC Power Port G - Tilt Feet H - Docking Notches
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PS/2 Port — Use the standard PS/2 port to connect an external PS/2-style
mouse or a PS/2-style keyboard to the system. With an optional Y-cable
adapter, you can connect both a mouse and a keyboard at the same time.
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Serial Port — Use this port to connect an external modem or other serial
device.
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Parallel Port — Use this port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel
device. The port is an Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP). The ECP
standard provides you with a greater processing speed than the
conventional parallel port. It also supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)
bi-directional and uni-directional protocols.
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External Monitor (Video) Port — Use this 15-pin port to attach an
external monitor to your Versa. You can run the LCD display and the
external monitor simultaneously or run either alone.
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Expansion Port — This port (also called the Docking port) provides a
connection for Versa SX options including the Versa Dock, and the NEC
PortBar.
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DC Power Port — Use the power jack to attach the Versa to a DC power
source, such as the AC adapter or the optional DC car adapter.
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Tilt Feet — Use to elevate the back of the notebook.
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Docking Notch — Allows the notebook to be securely mated with the
Versa Dock and NEC PortBar.
1-8 System Overview
Ports on the back of the system