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Using an Expansion Base
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Add-On Devices Using an Expansion Base Using an Expansion Base The multimedia expansion base enhances your computer's capabilities as a portable computer system. It provides space for additional drives and batteries, as well as expanded multimedia performance. The expansion base also makes your computer more convenient for desktop use. By making a single connection-docking your computer into the base-you get easy access to these devices: • Printer or other parallel device. • Universal serial bus (USB) devices. • External keyboard and mouse. • External monitor and television. • Local area network (LAN) if your computer includes a LAN port. • Audio devices such as external speakers, headphones, or stereo inputs. • Plug-in modules. To dock the computer Note 1. For desktop use, plug the AC adapter into the expansion base. For portable use, you can use power from the computer's battery or from a secondary plug-in battery module in the expansion base. Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer. If you want, you can buy an additional AC adapter-see "To buy accessories" on page 13. 78 Reference Guide