Texas Instruments 3000 - Manual (Page 27)

Connectors and Ports
Parallel (Printer) Port
You can connect a parallel printer or other device that uses a standard parallel interface to
this 25-pin female connector. The cable from the printer or other device must terminate
in a 25-pin IBM-PC-style male connector to connect to this port. Pin assignments for this
connector are listed in Appendix G.
External Monitor Connector
The TravelMate 3000 can display data on either its built-in LCD screen or on an external
analog VGA monitor connected to the 15-pin VGA monitor connector. See Chapter 6 for
details on compatible external monitors. Pin assignments for this connector are listed in
Appendix G.
Mouse Connector
The mouse port accepts the furnished six-pin mini-DIN mouse adapter cable, which
connects to an IBM PS/2-compatible mouse connector for use with application programs
that support a mouse. Pin assignments for this connector are listed in Appendix G.
Modem Connector
If your TravelMate 3000 is equipped with the optional Internal Modem, the modular RJ-
11-C telephone jack is located on the left side panel next to the mouse connector.
Serial (RS-232C) Port
The RS-232C serial port can be used to connect external devices such as a serial printer,
mouse, or an external modem. The cable used to connect to this port must terminate in a
nine-pin female IBM AT-style connector. See Appendix G for a list of pin assignments
for the serial port.
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