Expanding the OmniBook

Connecting External Devices

To connect a serial device

The OmniBook’s serial port uses a standard 9-pin serial port. Serial connections typically are to external modems and fax modems. The OmniBook has one serial port. Its address can be set in the BIOS Setup utility.

∙Connect the serial cable to the serial port.

To connect a serial mouse

For Windows 95, 98, or NT

1.Connect the serial cable to the serial port.

2.From the Start menu, click Settings, Control Panel.

3.Double-click Mouse, then click General.

4.Click Change and then select Show All Devices.

5.Under Manufacturers, click Standard Mouse Types.

6.Under Models, change the mouse type to Standard Serial Mouse, then click OK.

For Windows 2000

1.Connect the serial cable to the serial port.

2.Press the blue power button to suspend the OmniBook, then press it again to turn the OmniBook back on. Wait several seconds for Windows to find the new device.

To connect USB devices

Note

Windows NT 4.0 does not support universal serial bus (USB) devices.

 

 

Universal serial bus (USB) provides a bidirectional serial interface for adding peripheral devices such as game controllers, serial and parallel ports, and scanners on a single bus. The OmniBook provides one USB port; the OmniBook docking products provide two USB ports.

∙Attach the USB cable to the USB port. Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows 2000 automatically recognize the USB device. Some USB devices can be connected

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