NEC VERSA SXI, Manual

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Using External Devices 8-5
USB Devices
Your NEC Versa SXi is equipped with one USB port that increases your connectivity
choices. The USB port on the left side of your system allow you to connect up to 127
USB-equipped peripheral devices to your NEC Versa notebook computer for Windows
98 systems, only. These peripherals may include digital cameras, scanners, printers,
CD-ROM drives, modems, keyboards, telephones, and game devices.
USB devices called USB hubs can serve as connection ports for other USB peripherals.
Only one device needs to be plugged into your NEC Versa. Additional peripherals can
be connected in a daisy chain configuration where one device is connected to another in
a series. Up to 127 devices can be connected together in this way.
Some external devices require additional power and may require an externally powered
USB hub.
Connecting USB devices to your system may reduce battery
life. Always connect your system to an AC power source before connecting USB
devices.
Connect an external USB device to your system as follows.
1. Locate the USB port.
2.
Plug in the USB device to optimize your notebook possibilities.
Port Replicator
Use the following steps to connect the NEC Versa SXi to the Port Replicator.
1.
Remove any devices connected to the back of the NEC Versa.
2.
Push the docking lever on the right side of the NEC Port Replicator towards the
rear of the replicator.
3. Open the port cover on the rear of the NEC Versa. Remove the expansion port
cover by pulling it out of its slot in the port cover. Close the port cover.
4.
Place the NEC Versa system’s rear bottom corners on the side guides of the NEC
Port Replicator. Pull the docking lever of the replicator forward to securely dock
the NEC Versa.