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420 Series
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Batteries
Three different batteries: an Li-Ion main battery, a backup battery (for memory
backup), and an RTC battery (for Real Time Clock).
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Expansion memory slot
An optional 8, 16, or 32 MB memory module can be installed in the memory slot.
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Parallel port
Can be used to connect a Centronics compatible printer or other parallel device. The
port supports ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) conforming to IEEE·1284.
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Serial port (9-pin)
The serial controller is 16550UART compatible. This port can be used to connect such
serial devices as a serial printer, serial mouse, or external modem.
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External monitor port
The female, 15-pin, D-shell connector can be connected to an external SVGA monitor.
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PS/2 mouse/keyboard port
Either a PS/2 compatible keyboard or a PS/2 compatible mouse can be connected to
this port. The computer automatically recognizes which device is connected.
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FDD port
Enables a connection of the external FDD attachment if the CD-ROM module is
installed inside the system unit.
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PC card slot
A PC card slot accommodates two 5mm cards (Type II) or one 10.5mm (Type III)
card, which support PCMCIA Release 2.01 cards. These slots also support advanced
cards, including PC Card 16 multifunction cards as well as the Zoomed Video (ZV)
port, which is dedicated to high-performance video data transfer such as MPEG video
play back.
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Enhanced port replicator port
Enables connection of an enhanced port replicator. The enhanced port replicator has
two PC card slots (Type III), and expands connections to the following devices: PS/2
keyboard, PS/2 mouse, serial port, parallel port, external CRT, joystick/MIDI port,
audio line-in, audio line-out, headphone, external FDD, AC-in, AC-out, and rotary
switch (ID select switch).
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AccuPoint
A pointer control stick, located in the center of the keyboard, provides convenient
control of the cursor without requiring desk space for a mouse.