Notes:
1. If you check your serial connector and it is a enabled, you can use it immediately without chang any settings.
2. You can disable your computer's infrared port to resources for another communication device, such a the serial connector.
After your serial connector is enabled, you can use communication port. If it does not work properly, you have a problem with the communication software applica or the cable or device attached to the serial co Check the online help system for your communication software if the cable and attached device appear working properly.
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. The computer restarts.
Click onOK
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Another “Warning” window prompts you to restart yo computer.
Click onDisable Device
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A “Warning” might appear that the hardware resou is being used by another communication device.
Click onEnable
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Click on theSerial Port
button.
Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
After your infrared port is enabled, you can use communication port. If it does not work properly, you have a problem with your communication software or th device that you are trying to communicate with. Chec online help for your communication software if the ot device appears to be working properly.
can I use my serial connector as a communication port?
If the serial connector is disabled, you must enab you can use it again. To enable your serial connecto as follows:
