Connecting external devices
Connecting external devices to the parallel
or serial port
ParallelportSerialportParallelportSerialportExternaldevicesDevices
If you wish to operate devices at a s erial or parallel port, use th e 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, connect the data c able to the parallel port or the serial port.
For an exac t descripti
on of how to connect external devices to the correspon ding
port, please s ee the ex
ternal device documentation.
Port settings
ParallelportSerialport,
You can change the port settings (e.g. a ddress, interrupt) in the BIOS Setup.
Device drivers
Deviced riversDevice drivers,
The devices connecte d to the parallel or serial port require drivers. Your operating
system already includes many drivers. If the re quired drive is missing, install it. Current
drivers are usually available on th e Intern et or will be supplied on a data medium.
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