User’s Manual
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The Grand Tour
Security lock slot
A security cable can be attached to this slot and
then connected to a desk or other large object in
order to deter theft of the computer.
External monitor
port
This port provides 15-pin, analog VGA port.
This port allows you to connect an external
monitor to the computer.
Serial port
Use this 9-pin port to connect serial devices such
as an external modem, serial mouse or serial
printer.
Some models are equipped with a serial port.
DC IN 15V jack
The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to
power the computer and charge its internal
batteries. Please note that you should only use
the model of AC adaptor supplied with the
computer at the time of purchase - using the
wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the
computer.
Modem jack
The modem jack lets you use a modular cable to
connect the modem directly to a telephone line.
Some models are equipped with a modem jack.
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Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line
could cause a PC system failure.
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Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.
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Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).
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Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a
public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).
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Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for
residences or offices.
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Avoid using your computer modem with the telephone cable connected
during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
LAN jack
This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor
has built-in support for Ethernet LAN
(10megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast
Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX) or Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000
megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). Refer to
Chapter 4,
, for details.
