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Adding Peripherals (Printers, Scanners, etc.)
Most modern peripherals are very easy to install. Simply follow the
instructions that came with your device.
In general, there are two steps to adding any peripheral to your notebook.
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First, you must make sure that your hardware is connected correctly.
Make certain that you have located the correct port on your computer
and that all plugs are firmly inserted.
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Second, you will need to install the correct
device driver
. A driver is a
piece of software that lets the notebook and the peripheral
communicate with each other. Some drivers come pre-loaded as part
of your operating system, but some will need to be installed from a
disc that came with your peripheral. If you have misplaced the disc
that came with your peripheral, you may be able to download the
correct driver from the manufacturer’s website.
If you connect a peripheral device and it is not automatically recognized by
Microsoft Windows XP, try the
Add Hardware Wizard.
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Select
Start
,
then
Control Panel
.
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If you are in Category View, click
Switch to Classic View
.
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Double-click
Add Hardware
.
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Follow the instructions on screen.
Please contact the manufacturer of your peripheral device if you have any
questions about its setup or use.
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