Connecting A Printer; Using The Parallel Port; Using The Serial Port; Establishing A Direct Connection To A Pc - Fujitsu Siemens Computers Lifebook E Series Easy Manual

Connecting external devices

Connecting a printer

Using the parallel port

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Switch the notebook off.
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Connect the printer data cable to the parallel port
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Plug the printer power cable into the mains outlet.
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First switch the printer on, then the notebook.

Using the serial port

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Switch the notebook off.
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Connect the printer data cable to the serial port
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Plug the printer power cable into the mains outlet.
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First switch the printer on, then the notebook.

Establishing a direct connection to a PC

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Connect the notebook and the PC using either a parallel or serial cable connection.
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Select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Network and release the folder or the printer with the
Release option.
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Start the server (Host) and configure it.
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Select Start - Programs - Accessories - Communication and click on PC direct connection to start
the assistant. Select Host and follow the instructions.
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Start the client (guest) and configure it using the same assistant as for the host.
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Select Guest in the last selection.
If you are unsure how to perform this procedure, consult your systems Administrator or HelpDesk.

Establishing an infrared connection

Using the infrared software in Windows operating systems (with the exception of Windows NT) you
can communicate with another PC or printer equipped with an infrared interface.
The infrared software can be activated with Start - Settings - Control Panel ; it then appears as a
symbol at the bottom right in the task bar.
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Click on the infrared symbol in the task bar with the right mouse button.
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Click on Open and then on Enable infra-red comm.
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Click on Apply and confirm with OK.
Before you can establish an infrared connection, you must have activated the infrared
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software. Additional information on the infrared interface is contained in the Windows help
in the Start menu under the topic "Infrared".
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