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Using the RS-232C Serial Port
Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to your notebook.
1.
Turn off the notebook and pull down the connector compartment cover on the
back side of the notebook.
2.
Connect the serial data cable to the RS-232C serial port in the connector
compartment.
3.
Restart your notebook and, if required, supply power to the serial device.
4.
You might have to install and configure software in order to use a device that
is connected to the RS-232C serial port. You might need the information that
your notebook identifies the serial port as COM1.
5.
As a default, the COM1 port of your notebook is disabled. In order to use this
port, enter the Advanced page of the Setup utility and set the
COM 1
Port
field appropriately.
Using the PS/2 Port
Follow the steps below to connect a PS/2 device, such as a keyboard or a mouse,
to your notebook.
1.
Turn off the notebook and pull down the connector compartment cover on the
back side of the notebook.
2.
Connect the PS/2 plug into the PS/2 port.
Serial Port