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- Port Replicator
Port Replicator Components
The following is a brief description of the port replicator’s back panel components. (Figure 41)
Power Button
The power button allows you to power the port replicator on and off.
Headphone/Line Out Jack
The headphone/line out jack allows you to listen to stereo sound from your notebook with portable headphones.
USB 2.0 Ports (Qty. 4)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports allow you to connect USB devices. USB 2.0 ports are backward-compatible with
USB 1.1 devices.
eSATA Port
eSATA (external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is an external version of SATA, and connects the computer
to the hard drive. eSATA is ideal for backing up large files on an external hard drive.
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices, such as printers.
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial RS-232 devices, such as serial printers or serial scanners.
DVI-D Port
The DVI-D port lets you to connect digital display devices such flat panel displays and digital projectors using a DVI-
D cable. DVI-D is primarily used to connect a computer with a home theater system.
External VGA Port
The external VGA port lets you connect an external monitor or projector. Note that if a Port Replicator is attached, you
must use the external VGA port on the Port Replicator, not the one on your system.
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The LAN jack allows you to connect a LAN to the Port Replicator. Note that when the system is attached to the Port
Replicator, the LAN Jack on the Port Replicator should be used, not the one on the system.