To Connect A Serial Device; To Connect An External Keyboard Or Ps/2 Mouse - HP OmniBook 3000 Reference Manual

Making Connections
Connecting External Devices

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. You can make such connections
using standard serial cables and adapters available at computer dealers and
electronic supply stores.
The OmniBook has
one serial port. Its
address can be set in
the BIOS Setup
Utility.

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. Press the power button for one second to suspend the OmniBook.
2. Plug the mouse or keyboard PS/2 cable into the PS/2 port on the OmniBook.
3. Press the power button to turn on the OmniBook.
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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.
Serial port
If the device has a PC-type jack, first connect its cable to an adapter cable with a
PS/2 jack.
PS/2 mouse
or keyboard