Toshiba 2805-s503 User Guide
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Getting Started
Setting up your computer
TECHNICAL NOTE: You can only connect one PS/2 device at
a time, unless you purchase an optional Y-cable. Using a Y-
cable allows you to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2
keyboard simultaneously.
a time, unless you purchase an optional Y-cable. Using a Y-
cable allows you to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2
keyboard simultaneously.
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 uses 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.
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. Otherwise, you can purchase one from a computer or
electronics store.
printer. Otherwise, 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.
To connect a parallel printer:
1
Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer’s
parallel port.
parallel port.
Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable
2
Plug the printer’s power cable into a live AC outlet.
To the computer
To the printer