To Connect A Parallel Device; To Connect A Serial Device; To Connect An External Keyboard Or Ps/2 Mouse - HP OmniBook 2100 Reference Manual

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.
Making Connections
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