Apple 500 Series manual Connecting a printer, Connecting a modem

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Additional information is provided in this chapter for adding the following devices to your computer system:

mprinters

mexternal modems

mSCSI devices

mexternal monitors

msound input and output devices

madditional memory

Connecting a printer

The modem/printer port on your computer can accept either a direct connection (to a printer such as a StyleWriter) or a network connection (to a printer such as a LaserWriter). If you are connecting a printer to the port, make sure that the modem selection in the PowerBook Setup control panel is set to Normal. See the next section, “Connecting a Modem,” for details.

Some printers, including the Personal LaserWriter SC, are connected to the SCSI port (marked with the icon g). You can also connect your PowerBook to a printer with an Ethernet port.

Connecting a modem

Apple offers optional low-power fax/data modems for your PowerBook. If your computer has an internal modem, see the documentation that came with your modem for more information.

You can also connect an external modem to the modem/printer port on the back panel of the computer.

To connect an external modem, follow these steps.

1Make sure the computer is in sleep or shut down.

2Connect the modem to a power source and to the phone line.

See the documentation that came with the modem.

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Contents User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Power Management Index Communications regulation information Vcci statement Trackpad button Plugging in the computer Getting StartedWhen you are ready to begin Opening the display To turn on the computer for the first time Turning on the computerProblems turning on your computer? What’s next? Learning the basics Tips for using the trackpad Learned from the tutorial Reviewing the basicsTurning the computer off Automatic sleep Putting the computer to sleepRestarting a computer that’s already on User’sGuide Where to find answersGetting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Now continue with the next section Getting answers with the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Learning useful shortcutsClick one of the category buttons Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a modem Connecting a printerExternal modem is ready to use Terminator Connecting Scsi devicesConnecting your computer as a Scsi disk Using your PowerBook as a Scsi diskTurn on the PowerBook by pressing the Power On key Simplifying the connection process Quitting Scsi disk mode Drawing battery power in Scsi disk modeConnecting an external monitor Video port Video adapter Video cable Trouble? Working with an external monitor Disconnecting an external monitorConnecting sound input and output devices Adding memory to your computer Connecting other devicesInstalling application programs Installing and Using Application ProgramsFinding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your filesPower sources Power ManagementWhat you should know Responding to low-power messagesWhat you should do Recharging the batteries To remove or replace the batteries, follow these steps Removing or replacing the batteriesPower Management Maximizing work time Maximizing the life of batteriesHealth-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsMusculoskeletal discomfort Chair Eye fatigueArranging your work area and equipment Keyboard and trackpad Built-in display MouseExternal monitor Avoiding fatigueWhat about electromagnetic emissions? Important care and safety instructions Appendix a Caring for batteries Handling floppy disks Traveling with the PowerBook Service and support Storing the PowerBookAppendix B Using Your Keyboard Control key Index Index Index Index PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide See Scsi Y, Z Apple Publishing System