First Computer A430 Notebook PC User Manual Chap5

First International Computer Inc Notebook PC Chap5

Chap 5

Connecting to Peripherals 55-15Connecting to PeripheralsThis chapter describes how you attach peripheraldevices to your notebook. You can attach a printeror mouse, connect an external monitor andkeyboard, or any other peripheral device. You willlearn how to use these peripheral devices with thestep-by-step instructions depicted in this chapter.
Notebook User Guide5-25.1 Using a Serial MouseYour computer has one 9-pin male serial port for connecting an external serialmouse, printer or modem. The serial (RS232) port of your computer isnormally referred to as COM1. When working with your computer on thedesktop, you may want to use an external serial mouse instead of the GlidePad. If you want to use a modem as well, we recommend using avoice/fax/modem PC card through the PCMCIA slot.+ When you connect a printer, be sure to install the appropriate printerdriver through the Windows Control Panel.To install an external serial mouse:1. Turn off your computer.2. Plug the serial mouse connector to the serial port at the back of yourcomputer. Secure the connection with the screws provided.3. Turn on the computer.4. Click the Start button, then point to Settings, and click Control Panelwhen there is another mouse connects to PS/2 port.
Connecting to Peripherals 55-35. Double-click on the Add/Remove Program icon to appear the AddNew Hardware Wizard.6. Follow the relative steps when screen shows up to guide you in executingthe specific procedures.7. When system has rebooted, Windows will automatically detect the serialmouse.5.2 Using an External Keyboard (PS/2)At the back of your computer, you will find the 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2keyboard and mouse port. This port allows you to connect an external full-sized PS/2 desktop keyboard as well as an external PS/2 mouse. It isrecommended to use an external PS/2 mouse only if you are not using anexternal PS/2 keyboard. Otherwise, you must use the serial port forconnecting a serial mouse as discussed earlier. If you want to use both theexternal PS/2 mouse and keyboard, you would need to buy a PS/2 Y-cable.You can also purchase a keyboard adapter from your computer dealer thatallows you to connect standard 5-pin DIN-type desktop keyboards. This typeof keyboard is widely used by desktop computers compared to PS/2 type.To connect the external keyboard:1. Turn off your computer.2. Connect the PS/2 keyboard directly to the PS/2 port. If you are using 5-pin DIN-type keyboard, plug the keyboard to the keyboard adapter firstand then to the PS/2 port. Windows 95/98 keyboard are also supported.3. Turn on your computer. Both the built-in keyboard and the externalkeyboard are active and can be used simultaneously.
Notebook User Guide5-4 + Do not disconnect or connect the external keyboard when power is on.Turn off the computer first. You can connect an external keyboard orkeypad only while the system is in Suspend mode.+ If you connect an external mouse, you must turn off the system.To connect an external PS/2 mouse, follow the same procedure as above.Both the PS/2 mouse and the built-in Glide Pad will work at the same time.5.3 Using the USB PortUSB or Universal Serial Port is a peripheral bus standard developed byCompaq, DEC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC and Northern Telecom. Personalcomputers equipped with USB will allow computer peripherals toautomatically configure as soon as they are physically attached - without theneed to reboot or run setup. USB will also allow multiple devices to runsimultaneously on a computer, with peripherals such as digital cameras,scanners, printers, CD-ROM drives, modems, keyboards, telephones, gamesdevices and monitors acting as additional plug-in sites, or hubs.USB devices called USB hubs can serve as connection ports for other USBperipherals. Only one device needs to be plugged into your notebook
Connecting to Peripherals 55-5computer. Additional peripherals can be connected in a daisy chainconfiguration where one device is connected to another in a series.Windows 95 B version (OSR 2.1 release) or Windows 98 will come equippedwith the drivers that allows your PC to recognize USB peripherals.+ Depending on your operational requirements, you may need to disable theUSB port in order to release system resources to use other devices.5.4 Connecting a Parallel PrinterThe parallel (LPT1) port has a 25-pin female connector at the back of yourcomputer. You would always connect to this whenever you are going to printout to a parallel printer.To connect to a printer:1. Connect the printer to the parallel port using the 25-pin male connectorcable of the printer. Secure the cable with the screws provided.2. Align and connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port on thedevice. Lock the connector clips.3. Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded walloutlet.4. Power on both computer and printer.5. Check the printer by doing a self-test operation.6. Set the printer type of your software to recognize the connected printer.
Notebook User Guide5-67. If your printer is not listed in the software you are using, consult yourprinter dealer for available drivers or any compatible ones.8. Press the Online function of the printer.+ When you connect a printer, be sure to install the appropriate printerdriver through the Windows Control Panel.+ Check that the device is online before you try to use it. See theinstructions that came with the device for more information.5.5 Using an External Monitor (VGA Port)Your computer has a 15-pin VGA port for supporting any external VGAcolor monitor with maximum display resolution of 1024x768 64K colors or16-bit high colors. You need a display signal cable (usually provided with themonitor). One end of the cable must have a 15-pin connector for the system.To connect an external monitor:1. Turn off your computer and make sure the monitor power switch isturned off.+ The notebook computer must be powered off or suspended while themonitor is being connected.
Connecting to Peripherals 55-72. Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port at the backof your computer. Secure the cable connection with the screws provided.3. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly groundedwall outlet.4. Turn the power of the monitor.5. Turn on your computer. Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen willshow the display. Your computer is set at default to run at simultaneousdisplay mode.6. If you only want to show the display on the monitor (CRT) and shut offthe LCD display, you can use the <Fn> + <F3> hot-key to switchdisplay type between LCD and CRT. Keep pressing the hot-key until youget the display to CRT only. + Refer to Chapter 3 regarding the possible VGA resolutions and how tochange the display properties.5.6 Using the SIR PortYour computer is equipped with an industry standard IR port that allowsenhanced wireless connection with infrared built-in devices like PDAs,
Notebook User Guide5-8electronic organizers, printers, and portable computers. The IR port isInfrared Data Association (IrDA) compatible which makes use of the secondCOM port or COM2 of your computer. The transfer rates for SIR (SerialInfrared Standard) is 115.2Kbit/sec.To connect to another IR equipped device:1. Properly position both your computer and the target device. Place thetarget device in line with your notebook and should be within 80cm (30-inches) from each other. You should refer to the User Guide of thetarget device on how to enable its IR function.2. Turn on your computer and run the BIOS Setup program. Go to theAdvanced menu and set the Infrared Port to Enabled.+ Your notebook computer ships with the IR port disabled. The first timethat you use the IR port, you must enable the device through the setuputility.3. After setting up both devices to enable IR function, run the applicationyou wanted to use the IR port.4. Set the transmission protocol or device to COM2. Make sure that thisdoes not conflict with any pre-installed fax/modem PC card which is alsoconfigured at COM2.
Connecting to Peripherals 55-95.7 Using the TV PortAlso found at the back of your computer is one S-Video port.To display your computer screen on the TV:1. Turn off your computer and plug one end of the S-Video jack cable tothe end to the input video jack of your television set.2. Turn on your computer and your television set.3. Click the Start button, then point to Settings, and click Control Panel.4. Double-click on the Display icon and point to Setting tab.5. Double-click Advanced button and point to Displays tab.6. Choose the TV button then click OK. Windows now automatically detectthe TV port and enable this function.
Notebook User Guide5-105.8 Using the External Audio SystemAt the front of your computer, you will find the built-in audio ports. You canconnect audio input jacks with microphone and stereo device; and audiooutput jack with external speakers, earphone, or headphone for recording andplaying sound.To connect to a audio jack:1. Locate the audio port (Microphone, Line-in or Headphones) that youwant to use to the target device.2. Plug the jack into the port on the front side of the system.+ Some audio device cable connectors are designed with an iconrepresentative of the device. When connecting the audio device to yournotebook computer, be sure to match the icon on the cable connector tothe icon on the system port.+ If you use external speakers and experience the sound distortion orfeedback, please lower the volume. Some factors is caused by too closelocating the microphone and speakers from each other, moving away theexternal audio option from the unit may also help.
Connecting to Peripherals 55-115CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS ..................................................................15.1 USING A SERIAL MOUSE ............................................................................25.2 USING AN EXTERNAL KEYBOARD (PS/2)..........................................................35.3 USING THE USB PORT...............................................................................45.4 CONNECTING A PARALLEL PRINTER...........................................................55.5 USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR (VGA PORT)......................................................65.6 USING THE SIR PORT................................................................................75.7 USING THE TV PORT.................................................................................95.8 USING THE EXTERNAL AUDIO SYSTEM.....................................................10

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