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4.1 Using a Serial Port
Your computer has one 9-pin male serial port for connecting an external serial mouse or
modem. The serial (RS232) port of your computer is normally referred to as COM1. You
would normally use the serial port to connect a serial modem for Internet dial-up connection.
However, your computer may come with a built-in internal modem so you do not need to
install one.
Figure 4-1 Connecting a Serial Device
4.2 Connecting to a Parallel Printer
The parallel (LPT1) port has a 25-pin female connector at the back of your computer. You
would always connect to this whenever you are going to print out to a parallel printer.
To connect to a printer:
1.
Connect the printer to the parallel port using the 25-pin male connector cable of the
printer.
2.
Power on both computer and printer.
C H A P T E R 4
Connecting to Other Devices
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our computer was designed to include several external ports to make your Mini-Book
PC work as a full-sized desktop PC. This chapter guides you on how to connect a
number of devices. Chapter 2 already mentioned some necessary devices you need to
connect to make your computer working like external monitor, mouse, and keyboard.
Contents
Using a Serial Port / 41
Connecting to a Parallel Printer / 41
Connecting to Your TV / 42
Using the USB Devices / 43
Using the 1394 Devices / 45