NEC VERSA NOTE, Manual

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Using Your NEC Versa Note 4-25
Follow these steps to connect a serial device to your NEC Versa Note.
1.
Check that both the NEC Versa Note and the device power are off.
2.
Align and connect the 9-pin connector with the serial port on the
system. Secure the connection with the screws provided.
3. Align and connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate port
on the device. Secure the connections with the screws provided.
4. Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded wall
outlet.
5. Turn on power to the system and the device.
External Keyboard/Mouse/Keypad
You can add a full-size PS/2-style keyboard or PS/2-style mouse to your
NEC Versa Note.
When you connect an external keyboard, you can use both the built-in
keyboard and external keyboard simultaneously. (The embedded
numeric keypad on the NEC Versa Note does not work in this case. Use
the keypad on the external keyboard.)
To attach two external PS/2-style devices at the same time, use the
optional NEC Y-adapter. Contact an authorized NEC dealer in your area
for information.
Follow these steps to connect an external keyboard, mouse, or keypad to
your system.
1. Connect the keyboard, mouse, or keypad cable connector to the PS/2
port on the system.
2.
If power is turned off, power on the NEC Versa Note to resume
operation.
The system immediately recognizes the device.