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Knowing the Parts
1394
Left Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC.
DC Power Input Jack
The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied
through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent
damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter.
Module Bay Port
The module bay port is for connection to an optional modular bay to support optional storage devices.
More details given later.
PC Card (PCMCIA Type II) Slot and Eject
One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant slot for one type I/II PC card is available. The socket supports 32-bit
CardBus. This allows accommodation of all Notebook PC expansion options such as flash memory
cards, ISDN cards, SCSI cards, smart cards, GSM cards, and wireless network cards.
IEEE1394 Port
IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities
like USB. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can handle up to 63 units
on the same bus. It is very likely that IEEE1394, together with USB, will replace Parallel, IDE, SCSI,
and EIDE ports. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked “DV” for
Digital Video port.
USB Ports (1.1 & 2.0)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) supports many USB compatible devices such as keyboards, pointing de-
vices, video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers, monitors, and scanners connected in a series
up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simulta-
neously on a single computer, with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors
acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that peripherals can
be connected or disconnected while the Notebook PC is turned ON.
DC IN
1394 Port
Fast IrDA Port
PC Card (PCMCIA Type II) Slot
DC Power
Input Jack
2 USB Ports
DC IN
1394
Module Bay Port