Compaq N150 Series manual Connecting a Parallel Printer, Connecting Infrared Equipment

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External Device Connections

The Microsoft Windows operating system should prompt you to set up the printer before printing for the first time. If setup fails, consult the printer documentation for information and instructions on device driver.

Connecting a Parallel Printer

1.Turn off the printer.

2.Plug the printer end of the printer signal cable into the printer.

3.Connect the signal cable to the parallel connector on the rear panel of the computer.

4.Plug the printer power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

5.Turn on the printer.

The Microsoft Windows operating system should prompt you to set up the printer before printing for the first time. If setup fails, consult the printer documentation for device driver configuration information and instructions.

Connecting Infrared Equipment

The infrared port allows communication between the computer and another infrared-equipped device by producing an invisible beam of infrared light between the devices. Infrared performance varies depending on equipment, distance between infrared devices, and applications being used. The infrared port is IrDA-compliant and supports both low-speed connections up to 115 kilobits per second (Kbps) and high-speed connections up to 4 megabits per second (Mbps).

Operating system support for infrared communication is currently available with Microsoft Windows 98 (Second Edition), Windows Me, and Windows 2000 Professional.

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Contents Hardware Guide Hardware Guide First Edition May Part Number Contents Battery Packs Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Index Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the HardwareInstalling the battery pack Connecting the AC Adapter and power cord Opening the computer Turn on the computer by pressing the power button Setting Up the Software Completing Initial SetupAfter Software Setup Installing Optional ApplicationsHardware and Software Setup Look at the Computer Front ComponentsFront Components Component FunctionTop Components Top ComponentsTop Components Top Component Lights Top Component Lights Right Side Component Right Side ComponentLeft Side Components Left Side ComponentsComponentFunction Rear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsLook at the Computer Bottom Components Bottom ComponentsBottom Components Additional Standard Components Additional Standard ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Using the TouchPad Keyboard and Pointing DevicesUsing Hotkeys Hotkey Quick ReferenceSwitch Display and Image Fn+F3 HotkeysInitiating Standby Fn+F4 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Enabling the Numeric KeypadDisabling the Numeric Keypad Using the Easy Access ButtonsConverting the Numeric Keypad Keys to Standard Keys Identifying the Easy Access buttons Battery Packs Charging Battery PacksUsing a New Battery Pack Replacing the Primary Battery PackRemoving the battery pack Installing or Removing the Optional Media Bay Battery Pack Removing a Media Bay device Using the Battery Quick Charge Check Calibrating the BatteryHardware Guide Storing a Battery Pack Recycling a Used Battery PackDrives Caring for DrivesRemoving and Inserting the Hard Drive Inserting or Removing a Media Bay Drive Connecting the Optional External Diskette Drive Removing and Inserting Storage Media Inserting and Removing a DisketteInserting a Disc into the CD or DVD Drive Viewing the CD Removing a Disc from the CD or DVD DriveChanging the Startup Sequence Using Audio Features AudioConnecting to the Stereo Line-Out/Headphone Jack Audio ComponentsAdjusting Volume Connecting to the Stereo Line-In JackConnecting an External Keyboard or Pointing Device External Device ConnectionsConnecting an External Monitor Connecting a Serial PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting Infrared EquipmentInfrared Connection Guidelines Infrared Configuration Guidelines Enabling the Infrared PortConnecting USB Equipment Connecting a Modem or NIC CableHardware Guide Using the Security Slot Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Before Removing or Installing ComponentsUpgrading Memory Removing and Inserting a Memory Expansion Board Removing a memory expansion board Replace the memory cover and reinstall the screws Adding and Using PC Cards Configuring a PC CardInserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Conserving EnergyAdding Wireless Devices Installing Additional Device DriversMedia Bay Devices Battery PacksUpgrading the Hard Drive Regulatory Agency Series Numbers SpecificationsAgency Series Numbers Computer Dimensions Operating EnvironmentRated Input Power Port and COM Port SettingsCommunications Specifications CommunicationsTemperatures Power Requirements Power Management Using the PhoenixBIOS Setup UtilityComputer Utilities Timeout Settings Enabling Power SavingsSetting Standby Hibernation Security10-4 Index Index-2 Products Reference Library CD-ROM2-15 Modem cable internal modem models only 2-14,2-15 Safety & Comfort Guide. See Index-6 Index-7