Connecting external devices
Connecting external devices to the parallel
or serial port
ParallelportSerialportParallelportSerialp ortExternaldevicesDevices
If you ha ve devices that are operated via a serial or parallel port, we recommend
you order th e optional Port Replicator for your notebook.
External devices can be c
onnected to the parallel or serial port (e.g. a printer or a modem).
► C onnect the data cable to
the external device.
► D epending on the device, connect the data cable to the parallel port or the serial port.
For an exact descripti
on of how to connect external devices to the corresponding
port, please refer to t
he documentation of the external device.
Port settings
ParallelportSerialport
You c an change the port settings (e.g. address, interrupt ) in the BIOS Setup.
Device drivers
Deviced riversDevice drivers
The devices connected to the parallel or serial port r equire drivers. Your operating
system already includes many drivers. If the required driver is missing, install it. Current
drivers are usually available on the Internet or will be supplied on a data carrier.
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