NEC VERSA VXi, User Manual

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1-16 Introducing the NEC Versa
About the Port Replicator
The NEC Port Replicator is an accessory that duplicates some of the ports found on the
back of your NEC Versa VXi system. It also has a LAN port for a network connection
and a Kensington lock. The lock secures the NEC Versa VXi to the Port Replicator and
secures the Port Replicator to the desk. Keep the NEC Port Replicator in your office
connected to peripherals while you take your NEC Versa VXi on the road.
The ports on the Port Replicator are as follows.
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Parallel Port — Connects to a printer. You can change the LPT Mode in the Setup
program.
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AC Power Port — Connects to an AC adapter.
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PS/2 Mouse Port — Connects to a PS/2 mouse.
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PS/2 Keyboard Port — Connects to a 6-pin standard PS/2-style keyboard.
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USB Port — Connects up to 127 peripheral devices to your notebook computer.
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VGA Port — Connects to an external VGA/SVGA monitor.
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LAN Port — Connects via an RJ45 connector to the system’s built-in LAN or
modem/LAN card.
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Serial Port — Connects to a serial device, such as an external modem.
Port Replicator
A – Parallel Device Port D – VGA Port G – USB Port
B – AC Power Port E – Serial Device Port H – Mouse Port
C – External Keyboard Port F – Ethernet LAN Port I – Docking Lever