User manual
Table Of Contents
- DOCUMENTATION SURVEY
- Notice
- CONTENTS
- USING THIS GUIDE
- GETTING STARTED
- TAKING A LOOK AT THE COMPUTER
- USING THE KEYBOARD AND POINTING DEVICE
- USING BATTERY PACKS
- COMPUTER POWER AND POWER MANAGEMENT
- WORKING WITH REMOVABLE DRIVES AND DEVICE BAYS
- USING THE MOBILE 3500 EXPANSION UNIT
- CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES
- USING PC CARDS
- USING AUDIO FEATURES
- UPGRADING THE COMPUTER
- MAINTENANCE AND TRAVEL GUIDELINES
- SECURITY FEATURES
- INTELLIGENT MANAGEABILITY
- DIAGNOSTICS UTILITIES
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- COMPAQ CUSTOMER SUPPORT
- REGULATORY NOTICES
- ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
- SPECIFICATIONS
- INDEX
8-2 Connecting External Devices
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Connecting a Mouse or Other External
Pointing Device
A PS/2 compatible mouse or external pointing device can be
connected to the computer.
To connect an external pointing device, insert the pointing device
cable into the keyboard/mouse connector.
External pointing devices need software device drivers to operate.
The necessary drivers should be provided by the manufacturer or
preinstalled with Microsoft Windows.
Connecting a Serial Printer
To connect a serial printer:
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Plug the printer end of the printer signal cable into the printer.
3. Connect the serial printer signal cable to the serial connector
on the back of the computer.
4. Plug the printer power cord into a properly grounded electrical
outlet.
5. Turn on the printer and resume your work.
NOTE:
Windows should prompt you to set up your printer before
printing for the first time. If you are not successful doing this, you
may need to consult the printer documentation for printer device
driver configuration information and instructions.