11.   And to transfer the images to a computer, Nikon includes only a serial port cable, which is agonizingly slow.

12.   At the risk of oversimplifying, serial ports are sockets where you attach accessories like a mouse or a modem.

13.   A damaged serial port can cause the computer to restart unexpectedly or render it unable to connect with peripherals such as scanners, digital cameras or PDAs.

14.   A serial port was also deemed faulty, though it passed muster the second time around.

15.   All you need is a nine-pin serial port.

16.   Almost every part of the computer, from the disk drives to the serial ports, can also have effects in some situations.

17.   But you can connect a mouse to the serial port.

18.   Buy a standard serial cable that will fit the port on the back of the modem and the serial port on your computer.

19.   By contrast, most entry-level filmless cameras plug into the slower serial port.

20.   Consider the serial ports used to hook up modems and mice.