Connecting external devices
Connecting external devices to the serial port
ParallelportSerialportParallelportSerialportExternaldevicesDevi ces
If you wish to operate devices via a serial port, then use the Port Re plicator
which is available as an option for your notebook.
External devices (e.g. a printer or m ode m) can be connected to the serial port.
► Connect the da ta cable to the external device.
► C onnect the appropriate data cable for the d evice to the serial port.
For an exact description of how to connect ext ernal devices to the corresponding
port, please see the externa l device document ation.
Port settings
ParallelportSerialport,
You can change the port settings (e.g. address, interrupt ) in the BIOS Setup.
Device drivers
Deviced riversDevice drivers,
Devices connected to the serial port require drivers. Your operating system
already includes many drivers. If the required drive r is m issing then it will be
necessary to install it. Up-to-date drivers are usually available on the Internet
or will be supplied with the device on a data carrier.
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