HP OmniBook 5500 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 68)

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The OmniBook parallel port is a standard EPP 25-pin parallel port. It supports bi-
directional data transfer.
This section shows how to
• Connect a parallel device.
• View or change the serial port assignments.
To connect a parallel device
The OmniBook 25-pin parallel port is a standard parallel port. The most common
types of parallel connections involve connections to printers and to other computers.
• For a printer connection, use a standard parallel printer cable available at
computer dealers or electronic supply stores.
• For any other connection, such as a bi-directional connection, use a special
parallel cable designed for that purpose. See the manual for the software you’re
using.
To view or change parallel port assignments
You can see and change the parallel port names (LPT1, LPT2, LPT3) assigned to
the printer port.
1. Save any open files—you may need to reboot your OmniBook.
2. Press FN+F2 to enter the System Configuration utility.
3. From the Input/Output menu, click LPT Port.
4. Select the new port assignment and click OK.
5. From the Exit menu, click Save and Reboot.
If you’re prompted, enter your password, then click OK.
6. Click OK to reboot your OmniBook.
The parallel address are as follows:
• LPT1: address 378 hex.
• LPT2: address 278 hex.
• LPT3: address 3BC hex.
Making Infrared Connections
The infrared port provides a type of serial connection that doesn’t require cables—
you just have to line up the device’s infrared port with the right rear of your
OmniBook.
In this section you’ll learn how to
• Make an infrared connection.
• Connect to an infrared (IrDA-compatible) printer.