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Serial Ports, Universal Serial Bus Ports, Infrared Port Optional

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the ECP/EPP (extended capabilities port/enhanced parallel port) mode. ECP/EPP has two advantages over SPP. When your computer is in ECP/EPP mode, you can print documents faster than when the computer is in SPP mode, and you can attach devices other than printers, such as communication and storage devices, to the parallel port. You can set modes of operation for the parallel port using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Serial Ports Your computer has two standard 9-pin, 16550-UART serial ports that can be used to communicate with devices such as modems, plotters, and printers. Universal Serial Bus Ports The universal serial bus (USB) interface is a new, emerging technology being developed to add more diversity and capabilities to personal computers. IBM has provided two, 4-pin USB connectors in your computer as a standard feature so you can be ready to take advantage of new USB devices as they become available. Using this new technology, you will be able to plug many different types of optional, USB-compatible devices into the USB port on your computer. Because USB incorporates Plug and Play technology, you can install and remove devices easily without turning off your computer or opening the cover. Once installed, the devices configure automatically. In addition, an option called a hub can be connected to a USB port on your computer. Using a hub, you can plug in more than one device at a time. A hub converts a single USB connector into multiple ports where USB devices can be attached. Note that your computer does not support a keyboard or mouse attached to the USB ports. For more information, see the USB Web site (http://www.usb.org). For USB drivers, see the Microsoft Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/support). Infrared Port (Optional) Your computer supports infrared communication. With infrared technology, wireless communication is possible between infrared-enabled devices. In order for the infrared function to work, you must purchase and install a 115 Kb infrared module and a shielded cable/D-shell connector assembly. These components can be purchased from IBM or an IBM reseller as a single option package (referred to as the 4.0 Mbit IR Transceiver Option). The infrared module provides a link of up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) at a rate of 115 kilobits-per-second (Kbps). For further information on installing an infrared option package, refer to Understanding Your Personal 4 Using Your Personal Computer

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the ECP/EPP (extended capabilities port/enhanced parallel port) mode.
ECP/EPP
has two advantages over SPP.
When your computer is in ECP/EPP mode, you can
print documents faster than when the computer is in SPP mode, and you can attach
devices other than printers, such as communication and storage devices, to the
parallel port.
You can set modes of operation for the parallel port using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Serial Ports
Your computer has two standard 9-pin, 16550-UART serial ports that can be used to
communicate with devices such as modems, plotters, and printers.
Universal Serial Bus Ports
The universal serial bus (USB) interface is a new, emerging technology being
developed to add more diversity and capabilities to personal computers.
IBM has
provided two, 4-pin USB connectors in your computer as a standard feature so you
can be ready to take advantage of new USB devices as they become available.
Using this new technology, you will be able to plug many different types of
optional, USB-compatible devices into the USB port on your computer.
Because
USB incorporates Plug and Play technology, you can install and remove devices
easily without turning off your computer or opening the cover.
Once installed, the
devices configure automatically.
In addition, an option called a
hub
can be connected to a USB port on your
computer.
Using a hub, you can plug in more than one device at a time.
A hub
converts a single USB connector into multiple ports where USB devices can be
attached.
Note that your computer does not support a keyboard or mouse attached
to the USB ports.
For more information, see the USB Web site (http://www.usb.org).
For USB
drivers, see the Microsoft Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/support).
Infrared Port (Optional)
Your computer supports infrared communication.
With infrared technology,
wireless communication is possible between infrared-enabled devices.
In order for
the infrared function to work, you must purchase and install a 115 Kb infrared
module and a shielded cable/D-shell connector assembly.
These components can be
purchased from IBM or an IBM reseller as a single option package (referred to as
the 4.0 Mbit IR Transceiver Option).
The infrared module provides a link of up to 1
meter (3.3 feet) at a rate of 115 kilobits-per-second (Kbps).
For further information
on installing an infrared option package, refer to
Understanding Your Personal
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Using Your Personal Computer