Making Connections Connecting External Devices To connect a parallel device The parallel port uses a standard 25-pin connector, most commonly used for connecting printers. These include dot matrix, ink-jet, and laser printers. The parallel port supports either EPP or ECP. The OmniBook has one parallel port. Its address and properties can be set in the BIOS Setup utility. • Connect the parallel printer cable or other parallel cable to the parallel port. To connect a serial device The OmniBook’s serial port uses a standard 9-pin serial port. Serial connections typically are to external modems and fax modems. The OmniBook has one serial port. Its address can be set in the BIOS Setup utility.
• Connect the serial cable to the serial port. For a serial mouse, you need to select Standard Serial Mouse in Control Panel, Mouse, General, Change. To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse The 6-pin PS/2 port allows you to attach an external keyboard or a PS/2-compatible mouse to the OmniBook. 1. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. 2. Plug the mouse or keyboard PS/2 cable into the PS/2 port on the OmniBook. • To connect both a mouse and a keyboard, use the HP F1469A PS/2 Y adapter. • To connect a device that has a PC-type jack, first connect its cable to an adapter cable with a PS/2 jack. 3. Press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBook. 4-11