Operation Manual

Getting started
Connecting external devices to the parallel
(optional) or serial port
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External devices can be connected to the parallel or serial port (e.g. a printer or a modem).
► Connect the data cable to the external device.
► Depending on the device, conn
ect the data cable to the parallel port or the serial port.
For an exact description o
f how to connect external devices to the corresponding
port, please re fer to the d
ocumentation of the external device.
Port settings
ParallelportSerialport,
You can change the port settings (e.g. address, interrupt) in the BIOS Setup.
Device drivers
Devicedrive rsDevi cedrivers,
The devices connected to the parallel or serial port require drivers. Your operating
system already includes many drivers. If the required drive is missing, install it. Current
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 ports (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 data cab le t o one of the USB port s on your d evice.
Device drivers
The external USB devices you connect to the USB ports usually require no driver of their
own, as the required software is alrea dy included in the operating s ystem. If the device
requires separate software, please note the information in the manufacturer’s manual.
To ensure the transmission capacity of USB 2.0, the cable from the external USB device
to the USB port of your device must not be longer than 3 m / 118.11 in.
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