Toshiba 1730 User Guide
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Getting Started
Setting up your computer
Setting up your computer
Using a PS/2 mouse
The system cannot detect a PS/2 mouse if you connect it after
starting the computer.
starting the computer.
CAUTION: Make sure the computer is off before you attach
the mouse. Connecting a PS/2 mouse with the computer's
power on may damage the mouse, the computer, or both.
the mouse. Connecting a PS/2 mouse with the computer's
power on may damage the mouse, the computer, or both.
1
Attach the PS/2 mouse cable to the PS/2 port.
2
Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration steps.
Connecting a printer
CAUTION: Connecting the printer cable while the computer
is on may damage the printer, the computer, or both.
is on may damage the printer, the computer, or both.
Before connecting a printer, you need to know whether it requires
a serial or a parallel interface. Check the printer’s documentation.
If the printer can be switched between serial and parallel mode,
choose parallel because it is faster.
a serial or a parallel interface. Check the printer’s documentation.
If the printer can be switched between serial and parallel mode,
choose parallel because it is faster.
You also need a suitable printer cable — which may come with
your printer. If not, you can purchase one from a computer or
electronics store.
your printer. If not, you can purchase one from a computer or
electronics store.
NOTE: If your printer is ECP- or IEEE-compliant, make sure
your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable.
your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable.