Connecting External Devices 8-3
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Connecting a Mouse or Other External
Pointing Device
A PS/2-compatible mouse or external TouchPad 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
may be preinstalled with Microsoft Windows.
Connecting 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 setup fails, consult the printer
documentation for printer device driver configuration information
and instructions.
Connecting a Parallel Printer
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Plug the printer end of the printer signal cable into the printer.
3. Connect the parallel printer signal cable to the parallel
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 setup fails, you may need to consult
the printer documentation for printer device driver configuration
information and instructions.
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