1-8 Connecting Power and Turning On the Amiga Attaching a Parallel Device ~ To attach a parallel device such as a Centronics compatible ~ interface, or serial printer, use the port labeled SERIAL. = This connector is directly above the PARALLEL connector. - The cable you use must have a 25-pin female connector on the Amiga end and the appropriate type of connector for the serial device on the other end. printer or a scanner to the Amiga, use the port labeled ;;;;;;;;;;;; PARALLEL. The cable you use must have a 25-pin male connector on the Amiga end and the appropriate type of connector for the parallel device on the other end.
To attach a joystick, light pen, or other special controller, use the rear 9-pin port on the left side of the unit. The controller's connector must be female. Note Refer to Appendix B for technical information on the internal and external connectors. Connecting Power and Turning On the Amiga Caution Do not plug in and turn on the Amiga until you have securely connected all equipment. Attaching a Serial Device ~ To attach a serial device, such as a modem, MIDI Ґ Attaching a Joystick ~