Operation Manual

Connecting external devices
Connecting external devices to the parallel
or serial port
ParallelportSerialportParallelportSerialportExternaldevicesDevice s
The notebook has a serial port. If you wish to operate devices via a parallel port, then
use the Port Replicator which is available as an option for your notebook.
External devices can be c
onnected to the parallel or serial port (e.g. a printer or a modem).
► Connect the data cable to
the external device.
► Depending on the device, connect the dat a cable to the parallel po rt or the serial port.
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For an exact descripti
on of how to connect ext ernal devices to the c orresponding
port, p lease see the e x
ternal device documentation.
Port settings
ParallelportSerialport,
You can change the port settings (e.g. address, interrupt) in the BI OS Setup .
Device drivers
Devicedrive rsDevice drivers,
The devices connected to t he parallel or serial port require drivers. Your operating
system already includes many drivers. If the required drive is missing, install it. Current
drivers are usually available on the Internet or will be supplied on a data medium.
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