This appendix presents a recommended set of standard icons that can be used for connectors on a personal computer. A set of icons must be added to any external connector on a PC 97 system. It is also recommended that the same icons also be added to any cable connectors that plug into the PC. (Icons are not required for peripherals or the peripheral end of the cable.)
Although no specific types of icons are required, you can base the icons either on existing vendor designs or on the icons shown in this appendix. Files that contain art for these icons, plus alternate icon designs from Hewlett-Packard, are available on http://www.microsoft.com/hwdev/desguid/icons.htm.
For PC cases and cable plug housings, the icon can be molded into the plastic. Printed icons on labels that can be permanently affixed are also acceptable.
PC 97 does not make any specific requirements or recommendations for color coding connectors and other cable markings, but the PC designer is free to implement color coding to enhance the ease-of-use experience for users.
Connector Icons | |
---|---|
Suggested icons | Description |
![]() | Monitor |
![]() | Keyboard |
![]() | Mouse |
![]() | SCSI |
![]() | Parallel /Printer |
![]() | Gameport/Joystick |
![]() | Monaural/Stereo In |
![]() | Monaural/Stereo Out |
![]() | Microphone |
![]() | Serial Port |
![]() | Serial Port 1 |
![]() | Serial Port 2 |
![]() | Network/Thicknet+Twisted |
![]() | Headphone |
![]() | Expansion Bus/Docking Station |
![]() | Telephone Line |
![]() | Telephone Set |
![]() | USB |