Toshiba 8100 User Guide

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Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer
Finding Your Way Around
Finding where everything’s located
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The PS/2
 port lets you connect an optional PS/2-compatible 
mouse or keyboard. You can use an optional Y-cable to connect 
both a mouse and a keyboard to the port.
The fast infrared port allows cable-free communication with 
another device, such as a computer or printer, that has a 
compatible infrared port.
The monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. For 
more information, see “Using external display devices” on 
page 31.
The expansion port allows you to connect one of several available 
expansion stations. These devices provide additional expansion 
capability. For more information, see “Using an expansion device” 
on page 40
 and “Expansion capability” on page 269.
The serial port lets you connect a serial mouse, serial printer, or 
other serial device.
The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel 
device. For more information, see “Connecting a local printer” on 
page 38.
The DC IN socket is where you plug in the AC adapter.
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