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Gateway E-5250 User Manual

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System Features 17

Mouse port:

Connects a PS/2-compatible mouse.

Power connector:

Connects the computer power cord. The other end of the

power cord plugs into an AC outlet or power strip.

Parallel (printer) port:

Connects a printer or other parallel device.

Network jack:

Connects a cable that connects the computer to a network.

Serial ports:

Connect serial devices, such as musical instrument digital

interface (MIDI) devices.

USB ports:

Connect external Plug-and-Play devices that are automatically

configured when they are plugged into the computer through one of these
ports. USB devices include keyboards, pointing devices, monitors, and so
on.

Video port:

Connects the monitor’s interface cable. The video port

provides AGP capabilities.

Voltage selector:

Sets the voltage for your area, either 115 volts (V) or 230

V.

Caution!

Setting your computer to
the wrong voltage can
damage the computer.