4-26 Using the Hardware
NOTE
Check that the device is on-line before you try to use it. See
the instructions that came with the device for more information.
Serial Devices
To install a serial device such as a printer or an external modem, you need a
cable with a female 9-pin connector.
NOTE
When you connect a printer, be sure to install the appropriate
printer driver through the Windows Control Panel.
Follow these steps to connect a serial device to your NEC Versa 4200.
1.
Check that both the NEC Versa and the devices’ power are off.
2.
Open the port cover on the back of the system and locate the serial port.
3.
Align and connect the 9-pin connector with the serial port on the system.
Secure the connection with the screws provided.
4.
Align and connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate port on
the device. Secure the connections with the screws provided.