
Connecting External Devices
To connect an IEEE 1394 device
If your computer has an IEEE 1394 port (located on the computer’s left side), you can use it to connect devices such as audio and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and other computers.
∙Attach the device’s cable to the IEEE 1394 port on the computer’s left side. Windows automatically recognizes the device.
| The IEEE 1394 port is a |
| plug, you should buy a simple adapter if the device is unpowered, or a hub if the device |
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Note | If you have problems making this connection, contact the device manufacturer and the |
| HP Business Support Web site (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport) for the latest version of the |
| driver for the device. |
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To connect a serial device
The computer includes a standard
∙ Connect the device’s serial cable to the computer’s serial port.
To connect an infrared device
If your model has an infrared
By default, the infrared port is not enabled, so you must enable it before you can use it.
1. Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System.
2. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager and expand the infrared devices. Double- click the infrared port and select the option to enable the device.
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