Optional Devices

Parallel printer

You can connect any standard Centronics-compatible parallel printer to your computer. All you need is a parallel printer cable. Your dealer can supply one or you can purchase one at most computer stores.

The cable's connectors are designed so that it is impossible for you to connect them incorrectly. To connect a printer, follow these steps:

1.Turn off the computer.

2.Insert one end of the cable into the computer's parallel port.

3.Tighten the screws that fasten the cable connector to the computer's parallel port.

4.Insert the other end of the cable into the printer's parallel connector.

5.Fasten the connector to the printer with the clips on the parallel port.

6.Turn on the printer.

7.Turn on the computer.

8.Windows XP may automatically recognize the printer and you can begin printing immediately. If it doesn't, install the printer with the Add Printer Wizard. To access the Add Printer Wizard, click start, point to Printers and Other Hardware , click Printers and Faxes and double click the Add Printer icon.

External monitor

An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer.

To connect a monitor, follow the steps below.

1.Turn the computer off.

2.Connect the monitor to the external monitor port.

3.Turn the monitor's power on.

4.Turn the computer on.

When you turn on the power, the computer automatically recognizes the monitor.

To change the display settings, press Fn + F5. If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off, be sure to press Fn + F5 to switch to the internal display. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details on using hot keys to change the display setting.

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