3. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer. To secure
the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port
and push them into place.
4. Plug the printer's power cord into a grounded electrical
outlet.
Using the serial ports
If you have a printer, a modem, or other device with a serial
interface, you can connect it to one of the serial (RS-232C) ports
on the back of the computer. Make sure you have a cable
compatible with a DB-9P connector.
To
connect
ports marked COMl and COM2. If you are connecting only one
serial device, use the COMl port.
Connecting the Power Cord
Follow these steps to
1. Plug the power cord into the power inlet on the back of the
computer.
Warning
To avoid an electric shock, be sure to plug the cord into
the computer before plugging it into the wall outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded
electrical outlet.
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a serial device, insert the connector into one of the
connect
the computer's power cord: