HP n400c manual Connecting a Video Device, Connecting a Serial Printer

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External Device Connections

5.To ensure that the computer recognizes your monitor type, refer to the operating system documentation and select the appropriate manufacturer and model.

If the external monitor does not immediately show an image, try using the Fn+F4 hotkeys. Refer to the documentation included with the monitor for additional setup information.

Connecting a Video Device

Refer to the "Audio and Video" section in this guide for instructions about connecting a device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card to the video-out jack.

Connecting a Serial Printer

1.Turn off the printer.

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

3.Connect the serial printer signal cable to the serial 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.

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Contents Hardware Guide Hardware Guide First Edition April Part Number Contents Battery Packs External Device Connections Specifications Hardware and Software Setup Setting up the HardwareHardware and Software Setup Hardware Guide Hardware and Software Setup Hardware Guide Setting Up the Software Read the following guidelines, then set up the softwareAfter Software Setup Hardware and Software Setup Front Panel Components Look at the ComputerFront Panel Components Top Components Top ComponentsLight, Button, or Component Function Top Components Top Components Right Side Components Right Side ComponentsDevice for wireless communication Left Side Components Left Side ComponentsLeft Side Components Bottom Components Bottom ComponentsBottom Components Rear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Additional Standard Components Additional Standard Components Look at the Computer Using the TouchPad TouchPad Models Keyboard and Pointing DevicesUsing the Pointing Stick Pointing Stick Models Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys Fn KeyHotkeys Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures Shortcut KeysAdjust System Volume Fn+F5 Set Power Conservation Level Fn+F7 Stretch Text Fn+T Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Enabling the Numeric KeypadEnabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup Disabling the Numeric KeypadConverting the Numeric Keypad Keys to Standard Keys Using the Easy Access Buttons Keyboard and Pointing Devices Battery Packs Charging Battery PacksUsing a New Battery Pack Replacing a Battery Pack Replacing the Primary Battery PackBattery Packs Hardware Guide Replacing an Optional External Battery Pack Hardware Guide Battery Packs Hardware Guide Storing a Battery Pack Recycling a Used Battery PackRemoving a Hard Drive DrivesCaring for Drives Drives Hardware Guide Drives Hardware Guide Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot Inserting a Hard DriveEnabling Bootable Media and Devices for MultiBoot Using the Default Search Sequence Hardware Guide Selecting a MultiBoot Utility Planning Changes to the Startup SequenceChanging the Startup Sequence Computer Setup Setting a Continuing Startup SequenceSetting the MultiBoot Express Prompt Responding to the Express Boot MenuChanging the Startup Sequence Compaq Computer Security Drives Using Audio Features Audio and VideoConnecting a Stereo Speaker/Headphone Audio ComponentsConnecting a Microphone Adjusting VolumeUsing Video Features Connecting a Device to the Composite Video-Out Jack Changing the Video Mode Connecting an External Monitor External Device ConnectionsConnecting a Video Device Connecting a Serial PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting Infrared EquipmentInfrared Connection Guidelines Infrared Configuration Guidelines Enabling the Infrared PortAttaching a Mobile Expansion Unit Connecting USB EquipmentConnecting a Docking Base Connecting a Modem or NIC Connecting to Wireless DevicesExternal Device Connections Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Before Removing or Installing ComponentsUpgrading Memory Removing and Inserting a Memory Expansion Board Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Hardware Guide Installing a Memory Expansion Board on the System Board Hardware Guide Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Hardware Guide Removing a Memory Expansion Board Upgrading or Adding a Modem or NIC Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Hardware Guide Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Hardware Guide Adding and Using PC Cards Configuring a PC CardInserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Conserving Energy Docking Bases Installing Additional Device DriversAttaching the Mobile Expansion Unit Using an External Diskette Drive Connecting the External Diskette DriveDisconnecting the External Diskette Drive Adding a Second Battery PackAdding Wireless Devices Upgrading the Hard DriveAgency Series Numbers SpecificationsRegulatory Agency Series Numbers Computer Dimensions Operating EnvironmentRated Power Input Port and COM Port SettingsModem Specifications COM2Index Index Hardware Guide USB