Operation Manual
Connecting external devices
Connecting external devices to the parallel
or serial port
ParallelportSerialportParallelportSerialportExternaldevicesDevices
The notebook has one serial port. If you wish to operate devices at a parallel
port, use the optional Port Replicator available 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, c onnect the data cable to the parallel port or the serial po rt.
For an e xact descripti
on of how to connect extern al devices to the corresponding
port, please s ee the ex
ternal device documentation.
Port settings
ParallelportSerialport,
You can change the port settings (e.g. address, interrupt) in the BIOS Setup.
Device drivers
Devicedrive rsDevice drivers,
The devices connected to the parallel or serial port require drivers. Your operating
system alre ady 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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