Asus M1A, User Manual

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4. Using the Notebook PC
Optional External Connections
External Audio Connections
The Notebook PC provides easy access for
connecting a stereo headphone, mono mi-
crophone, and a stereo audio source just
like on some personal tape recorders.
Monitor Out Connection
Connecting an external monitor is just like on a standard desktop PC. Just plug in
the VGA cable and its ready to use (some Notebook PC configurations may re-
quire additional display driver settings). You can view the Notebook PC
display panel while simultaneously allowing others to
view the external monitor. For large audiences,
try connecting a computer video projector.
Printer Connection
The rear of the Notebook PC provides easy access for connect-
ing a standard black/white or color inkjet or laser printer to the
parallel port. Alternatively, one or more USB printers can be con-
nected to the USB port.
IEEE1394 Connection
IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple con-
nections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. Up to 63 devices
such as hard disk drives, scanners, and removable drives with an
IEEE1394 port can all be connected instead of using traditional Par-
allel, IDE, SCSI, or EIDE ports. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end
digital equipment and should be marked “DV” for Digital Video port.