LPT Port | TAG 20 Series specification

Allows you to assign COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4 to specific functions that you wish to use. In general, COM1/COM4 can be assigned to RS-232C(serial port), COM2 can be assigned to IR (InfraRed), while COM3 can be assigned to touchscreen. Select Disabled if you need the resources (3F8/IRQ4 of COM1, 2F8/IRQ3 of COM2, 3E8/IRQ5 of COM3, 2E8/IRQ11 of COM4) for other devices. Sets the communication compatibility mode for the IR port.

The item Mode Setting For COM2 sets the communication compatibility mode according to the type of the IR device to be connected. The options are IrDA (HPSIR) and Fast IR. This item is not valid for setting if the previous item COM2 Settings is set at Disabled.

LPT Port

The item Port Address sets the address for the LPT port (parallel port). The options are 378/IRQ7 of LPT1, 278/IRQ5 of LPT2, 3BC/IRQ7 of LPT3.

The item Port Definition sets the LPT port (parallel port) mode supported by the parallel device you are using. Your system supports Standard AT (Centronics), Bi-directional(PS-2), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) and ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) standards that turn the standard parallel port into a high-speed bi-directional peripheral port.

5-8	Setup Configuration Utility (SCU)

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TAG 20 Series manual LPT Port

Contents

MIL-BOOK 20 Series Notebook Page Trademarks Regulatory Information On the Use of the System Class B Regulations Safety Notices About the Battery About the AC Adapter English Deutsch About the Modem USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices On the Use of RF DeviceRadio Frequency Interference Requirements and SAR Use in specific environments Antenna use EMC Requirements Statements of Compliance European Union CE Marking and Compliance NoticesCanada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Local Restrictions of 802.11b Radio Usage France GeneralBelgium and the Netherlands Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio Frequency Ranges MHz Indoors Outdoors Table of Contents Managing Power Expanding Your Computer Appendix a Specifications Xviii Preface Notational Conventions Getting Started Getting the Computer Running Unpacking Connecting to AC Power Before You Begin Getting Started Positioning the Tablet PC Using the Wireless Keyboard option Turning On and Off the Computer Turning On Turning Off Taking a Look at the Computer Right-Side Components Expansion Port Left-Side Components Bay Interface Rear Components Indicators Front Components Speaker Bottom-Side Components Where to Go from Here For this purpose… Do this… Operating Your Tablet PC Stopping the Computer Starting and Stopping the ComputerStarting the Computer Operating Your Tablet PC Using the Wireless Keyboard option Mouse-control Buttons Typewriter Keys Cursor-Control Keys Euro Symbol Numeric Keypad Windows Keys Function Keys Using the Touchscreen Configuring the Touchscreen Term Action Through the Tablet PC’s USB Port Using the Floppy Disk Drive optionConnecting the Floppy Disk Drive Operating Your Tablet PC Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks Through the Private Cable Operating Your Tablet PC Using the Hard Disk Drive Using the Optical Drive option Connecting the Optical Drive Inserting and Removing a Disc Operating Your Tablet PC Using the Video Features Configuring the Display Modes Resolution Colors Operating Your Tablet PC Using the Audio Features Connecting Audio Devices Using the Communication Features Using the Modem Click Network and Internet Connections Using the Wireless LANConfiguring the Wlan Using the Wireless Modem Connecting Using the Wireless ModemGSM data transmission circuit-switched data Turning Off/On the Wlan Radio Using the GPS Connecting Using GprsConfiguring a GSM Modem Connection Configuring a Gprs Connection Operating Your Tablet PC Managing Power AC and Car Adapter Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Initializing the Battery Pack Checking the Battery Level By Gas Gauge Replacing the Main Battery PackBy Operating System Managing Power Battery Low Signals and Actions Power Management What… When… Manual Power Management Hibernation Power-Saving Tips Expanding Your Computer Connecting a Serial Device Connecting a USB Device Expanding Your Computer For the left side’s IR port Connecting an IR DeviceFor the front panel’s IR port Expanding Your Computer Inserting and Removing a PC Card Using PC CardsCardBus Support Expanding Your Computer System Memory Upgrade Setup Configuration Utility SCU Starting SCU When and How to Use the SCU ProgramWhen to Use Moving Around and Making Selections Key Function Main Menu Date and Time Internal Numlock USB Emulation Advanced Menu Geyserville Support Shared Video Memory COM Ports LPT Port HDD Heater Function Key 1/2/3 Define FN1/FN2/FN3 Power Button Define Set Password Security Menu Hard Disk Boot Sector Boot Menu Boot Sequence Exit Menu Setup Configuration Utility SCU Setup Configuration Utility SCU Installing Software Drivers How to Use the CD Name Directory Description Name Directory Description Dos Mode Setting Installing Software Drivers Touchscreen Driver Touch screen Calibration Intel SpeedStep Utility Wireless LAN Utility Installation Caring for the Tablet PC Protecting the Computer Using the PasswordUsing an Anti-Virus Strategy General Guidelines Taking Care of the Tablet PCLocation Guidelines Cleaning Guidelines Battery Pack Guidelines Caring for the Tablet PC When Traveling Troubleshooting Preliminary Checklist Solving Common Problems Problem Type Go to Battery Problems Operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter Optical Drive Problems Display ProblemsOptical drive cannot read a disc You cannot eject a disc Characters on the screen are dim Bad dots appear on the display at all times Floppy Disk Drive Problems Infrared Problems Hardware Device ProblemsHard Disk Drive Problems Keyboard and Mouse Problems Numeric keypad is disabledExternal keyboard does not respond PS/2 mouse does not work LAN Problems Wlan Problems Cannot connect to another Wlan device Modem Problems PC Card ProblemsModem does not work PC card does not work Power Management Problems Printer Problems Software Problems Sound Problems Startup Problems When you turn on the computer, it stops after PostSound system does not record External microphone or audio device does not work Other Problems Date/time is incorrect Resetting the Computer Specifications Specifications Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Canada About the AC Adapter About the Modem Use in specific environments Antenna use EMC Requirements European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Local Restrictions of 802.11b Radio Usage General Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio