The back of the computer
Disc insertion slot
This is where you insert floppy discs.
Drive indicator light
The indicator light comes on when the floppy disc drive is being accessed by the
system.
WARNING: When the floppy disc drive indicator light is on, the computer is
actually reading or writing data. Do not remove the floppy disc or turn off the
computer while the light is on.
Disc eject button
The disc eject button releases the floppy disc so that you can remove it from the drive.
When you press the button, the disc pops partially out of the slot, allowing you to
remove it by hand.
ON/OFF switch
This is the computer's power switch. When you switch it on, the ON/OFF indicator
light comes on.
The back of the computer
The drawing below shows a typical view of the back of the computer.
The following subsections describe the connectors on the back of the computer (an
asterisk (*) after a signal name denotes active low):
1 Monitor power outlet
You can attach the power cable of most types of monitor to this outlet (check with
your supplier). Its output is controlled by the ON/OFF switch on the front of the
computer. The maximum continuous rating for this outlet is 1A @ 220V AC.
Note: This outlet is intended for connecting monitors ONLY.
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