User's Manual

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otebook User Guide
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5.1 Using a Serial Port
Your computer has one 9-pin male serial port for connecting an external serial
GPS, mouse or PDA. The serial (RS232) port of your computer is normally
referred to as COM1.
For advanced system like Windows XP, the system can detect and install
suitable driver for the serial mouse automatically when you plug the mouse
connector to the computer. If the system you are using does not support this
function, please install the driver as follows
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Plug the serial mouse connector to the serial port at the back of your
computer. Secure the connection with the screws provided.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. Click the
Start
button, then point to
Settings
, and click
Control Panel
when there is another mouse connects to PS/2 port.
5. Double-click on the
Add New Hardware
icon to appear the
Add New
Hardware Wizard.
6. Follow the relative steps when screen shows up to guide you in executing
the specific procedures.