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N
otebook User Guide
5.1
Using a Serial Port
Your computer has one 9-pin male serial port for connecting an external serial
GPS or PDA. The serial (RS232) port of your computer is normally referred to as
COM1.
For advanced system like Windows XP, the system can detect and install suitable
driver for the serial mouse automatically when you plug the mouse connector to
the computer. If the system you are using does not support this function, please
install the driver as follows
1.
Turn off your computer.
2.
Plug the serial mouse connector to the serial port at the back of your
computer. Secure the connection with the screws provided.
3.
Turn on the computer.
4.
Click the Start button, then point to Settings, and click Control Panel
5.
Double-click on the Add New Hardware icon to appear the Add New
Hardware Wizard.
6.
Follow the relative steps when screen shows up to guide you in executing
the specific procedures.
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