NEC VERSA VX, Service And Reference Manual

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System Overview 1-9
Around the Back of the System
You’ll find system ports for connecting your NEC Versa VX to optional devices (like a printer
or external monitor) on the back of your NEC Versa VX. The ports are described after the
figure.
Back system features
A – Port Replicator Notches F – VGA Port
B – PS/2 Port G – Serial Port
C – AC Power Port H – USB Ports
D – Parallel Port I – Modem/LAN Port
E – Expansion Port
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Port Replicator Notches — Use these notches to secure the Port Replicator to the back
of the system. (There are two Port Replicator notches located at the both ends of the rear
side of the system.)
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PS/2 Port — Use the standard PS/2 port to connect an external PS/2-style mouse,
PS/2-style keyboard, or PS/2 style Numeric Keypad to the system. With an optional
Y-adapter cable, you can connect up to two of these devices at the same time.
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AC Power Port — Lets you attach the NEC Versa VX to the AC power source using the
AC adapter that comes with your system. Keep the system connected to AC power
whenever possible to keep the battery pack and internal CMOS battery charged.
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Parallel Port — Use this port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. The
parallel port default supports the Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) standard. The port
also supports bidirectional and output only protocols.
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Expansion Port — Use this port to connect the Port Replicator.
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VGA Port — Use this 15-pin port to attach an external monitor to your NEC Versa VX.
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Serial Port — Use this port to connect a serial printer or other serial device.
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USB Ports — Each Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to 127
USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, printers, monitors, scanners) to your
NEC Versa VX.
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Modem/LAN Port — NEC includes a 56K fax/data modem or mini-PCI LAN.