Parallel Printer; External Monitor - Toshiba TECRA S1 Series User Manual

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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 Parallel/Printer tab from the TOSHIBA HW Setup
window.
10. Set the Parallel Port Mode and press OK.
11. Choose Reboot for the change to take effect.
12. Select the printer in Windows Add Print Wizard. To access the Add Print
Wizard utility, click Start, point to Settings, click Printers 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.
CAUTION: 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.
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