HP Book 2000/5700 manual

Expanding the OmniBook

Connecting Devices

To connect a parallel device

The OmniBook 25-pin parallel port is a standard parallel port. The most common types of parallel connections involve connections to printers and to other computers.

∙For a printer connection, use a standard parallel printer cable available at computer dealers or electronic supply stores.

∙For any other connection, such as a bi-directional connection, use a special parallel cable designed for that purpose. See the manual for the software you’re using.

To view or change parallel port assignments

You can see and change the parallel port names (LPT1, LPT2, LPT3) assigned to the printer port.

1.Save any open files—you may need to reboot your OmniBook.

2.Press Fn+F2 to enter the System Configuration utility.

3.From the Input/Output menu, click LPT Port.

4.Select the new port assignment and click OK.

5.From the Exit menu, click Save and Reboot.

If you’re prompted, enter your password, then click OK.

6.Click OK to reboot your OmniBook. The parallel addresses are as follows:

∙LPT1: address 378 hex.

∙LPT2: address 278 hex.

∙LPT3: address 3BC hex.

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