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Setting up your computer and getting started
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Connecting a printer
You can connect a printer to your computer either directly or
through a port replicator. If your printer is USB-compatible,
you can connect it directly to the computer through a USB
port. If, however, the printer has a parallel or serial interface,
it must be attached to a parallel or serial port on the optional
Advanced Port Replicator.
To confirm the printer’s compatibility, check its
documentation.
For information on connecting the printer to the optional port
replicator, see “Using a printer with the Advanced Port
Replicator” in the Expansion Options chapter of your user’s
guide.
To connect the printer directly to your computer, you need a
suitable USB cable, which may come with your printer.
Otherwise, you can purchase one from a computer or
electronics store.
To connect a printer to your computer:
1
Connect the flat end of the USB cable to the USB port.
2
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the printer.
3
Connect the printer’s power cable to a power outlet and
turn on the printer.
See your printer documentation for additional configuration
steps, or see “Setting up a printer” in the Getting Started
chapter of your electronic user’s guide.
Installing additional memory (optional)
Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of
today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the
computer’s memory if you use complex software or process
large amounts of data.
Depending on your system’s configuration, the memory slot
may be occupied.
You need a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver to install a
memory module.
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