Getting started
Connecting external devices to the serial interface
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External devices (e.g. a printer or scanner ) can be connected to the serial port.
► Connect the data cable to the external device.
► Connect the data cable to the corresponding serial interface.
For an exact description of how to connect external devices to the corresponding
port, please see the external device documentation.
Port settings
Serialinterface,
You can change the port settings (e.g. address, interrupt) in the BIOS Setup.
Device drivers
Devicedrive rs,
The devices connected to the serial interface require d rivers. Your operating system
already includes many drivers. If the required drive is missin g, install it. The latest
drivers are usually available on the Internet or will be supplied on a data carrier.
Connecting external devices to the USB ports
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You can connect a wide range of external devices to the USB port s (e.g.
printer, scanner, modem or keyboard).
USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect
USB cables while your device is switched on.
Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices.
► Connect the data cable to the external device.
► Connect the d
ata cable to one of the USB port s on your d evice.
Device drivers
The extern
al USB devices you connect to the USB ports usually require no driver of their
own, as the
required software is already included in the operating system. If the d evice
requires
separate software, please note the information in the manufacturer’s manual.
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