Video Modes; Parallel Printer; External Monitor - Toshiba Tecra A7 User Manual

Parallel printer

You can connect any standard Centronics-compatible parallel printer to
your computer. All you need is an IBM PC™ parallel printer cable. Your
dealer can supply one or you can purchase one at most computer stores.
The cable's connectors are designed so that it is impossible for you to
connect them incorrectly. You can also connect a parallel printer to an
optional Advanced Port Replicator. To connect a printer, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Insert one end of the cable into the computer's parallel port.
3. Tighten the screws that fasten the cable connector to the computer's
parallel port.
4. Insert the other end of the cable into the printer's parallel connector.
5. Fasten the connector to the printer with the clips on the parallel port.
6. Turn on the printer.
7. Turn on the computer.
8. Start the Hardware Setup program. Refer to Chapter 7,
Passwords.
9. Select the
Setup
10. Set the
11. Choose Reboot for the change to take effect.
12. Select the printer in Windows Add Print Wizard. To access the
Print Wizard
and double click the Add Printer icon.

External monitor

An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port
on the computer, Port Replicator. The computer supports VGA and Super
VGA video modes. To connect a monitor, follow the steps below.
If an external monitor is connected to the computer, do not connect the
Port Replicator. First disconnect the external monitor from the computer
then connect the Port Replicator and use its external monitor port.
The Resume feature can be used with an external monitor. Simply enable
Resume and the computer will maintain the data as it is displayed on the
external monitor.
1. Connect the monitor to the external monitor port.
2. Turn the monitor's power on.
When you turn on the power, the computer automatically recognizes the
monitor and determines whether it is color or monochrome.
You can use the HW Setup to select between
Simultaneous
User's Manual
Parallel/Printer
window.
Parallel Port Mode
utility, click Start, point to Settings, click Printers
displays. Refer to Chapter 7,
tab from the TOSHIBA HW
OK
and press .
Auto-Selected
HW Setup and
Optional Devices
HW Setup and
Add
and
Passwords.
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