B.4 RS-232C Cable Connection

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The Properties sheet is displayed for the selected COM port. Select the Port

 

Settings tab and set the port properties.

Figure B-2

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After setting the properties, click OK.

Using DOS for Serial Connection

To set the computer’s serial parameters to, for example, 9600 bps, etc., at the DOS command prompt, enter the following:

C:\>MODE COM1:96, N, 8, 1, P

C:\>MODE LPT1:=COM1

To test the interface, enter the following:

CTRL P

C:\>DIR

CTRL P

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HP FS-8000C manual Using DOS for Serial Connection, Figure B-2