User`s guide
Table Of Contents
- Tecra 9000 Series User’s Guide
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around
- Chapter 2 - Getting Started
- Chapter 3 - Connecting Other External Devices
- Using external display devices
- Using an external keyboard
- Using a mouse
- Connecting a local printer
- Connecting an external diskette drive
- Connecting external speakers or headphones
- Connecting an external microphone
- Using an expansion device
- Adding memory
- Using Slim SelectBay® modules
- Inserting and removing hard drives
- Inserting and removing PC Cards
- Inserting an SD Media card
- Connecting your modem to a telephone line
- Using the i.Link® port
- Chapter 4 - Learning the Basics
- Computing tips
- Windows basics
- Using the keyboard
- Using the AccuPoint II
- Using the TOSHIBA Console button
- Starting a program
- Saving your work
- Printing your work
- Using a compact disc drive
- Using PC Cards
- Using SD Media cards
- Using your computer at the office
- Using a computer lock
- Caring for your computer
- Power down options
- Chapter 5 - Power Management
- Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options
- Chapter 7 - WinDVD
- Chapter 8 - Toshiba Utilities
- Chapter 9 - Keeping Your Files Safe
- Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting Guide
- Problems that are easy to fix
- Problems when you turn on the computer
- Resolving a hardware conflict
- Using the Windows 2000 troubleshooting feature
- A plan of action
- Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
- Memory card problems
- Power and the batteries
- Keyboard problems
- AccuPoint II problems
- Display problems
- Disk drive problems
- Modem problems
- Problems with the CDROM or DVD-ROM drive
- Sound system problems
- Optional devices
- PC Card problems
- Printer problems
- Internet Problems
- DVD operating problems–Windows 2000
- WinDVD problems
- Developing good computing habits
- Use VirtualTech
- If you need further assistance
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
- Appendix A - Windows 98SE Supplmental Information
- Appendix B - Hot Keys
- Appendix C - Power Cable Connectors
- Appendix D - Video Modes
- Glossary
- Index
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Connecting Other External Devices
Connecting a local printer
Connecting a local printer
CAUTION: Never connect the printer cable while the
computer’s power is on. Doing so may damage the printer,
the computer, or both.
Before you can connect a printer, you need to know whether it
uses a serial or a parallel interface. Check the printer’s
documentation. If the printer can be switched between serial and
parallel mode, choose parallel because it is faster.
You also need a suitable printer cable, which may come with your
printer. Otherwise, you can purchase one from a computer or
electronics store.
NOTE: If your printer is ECP- or IEEE-compliant, make sure
your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable.
These instructions assume you have a parallel printer, which is the
most common type of interface.
To connect the printer:
1 If the computer is on, turn it off.
2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer’s
parallel port. Use the printer cable illustration as a connection
guide.
Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable
3 Plug the printer’s power cable into a live electrical outlet.
To the computer
To the printer