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Connecting a Video Device, Connecting a Serial Printer

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External Device Connections 5. To ensure that the computer recognizes your monitor type, refer to the operating system documentation and select the appropriate manufacturer and model. If the external monitor does not immediately show an image, try using the Fn+F4 hotkeys. Refer to the documentation included with the monitor for additional setup information. Connecting a Video Device Refer to the "Audio and Video" section in this guide for instructions about connecting a device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card to the video-out jack. Connecting a Serial Printer 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Plug the printer end of the printer signal cable into the printer. 3. Connect the serial printer signal cable to the serial connector on the rear panel of the computer. 4. Plug the printer power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 5. Turn on the printer. The Microsoft Windows operating system should prompt you to set up the printer before printing for the first time. If setup fails, consult the printer documentation for device driver configuration information and instructions. 7-2 Hardware Guide

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Hardware Guide
External Device Connections
5.
To ensure that the computer recognizes your monitor type,
refer to the operating system documentation and select the
appropriate manufacturer and model.
If the external monitor does not immediately show an image, try
using the
Fn+F4
hotkeys. Refer to the documentation included
with the monitor for additional setup information.
Connecting a Video Device
Refer to the "Audio and Video" section in this guide for
instructions about connecting a device such as a television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card to the
video-out jack.
Connecting a Serial Printer
1.
Turn off the printer.
2.
Plug the printer end of the printer signal cable into the printer.
3.
Connect the serial printer signal cable to the serial connector
on the rear panel of the computer.
4.
Plug the printer power cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
5.
Turn on the printer.
The Microsoft Windows operating system should prompt you to
set up the printer before printing for the first time. If setup fails,
consult the printer documentation for device driver configuration
information and instructions.