Checking the serial port settings, Using the ext kb port – Epson ActionNote User Manual

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Checking the Serial Port Settings

The

COM

1 port is capable of sending and receiving data at a

variety of speeds and with many different protocols. This

means you need to configure the port to match the signals of

the serial device. As a general rule, choose the highest speed

(baud rate) and the protocol that provides the best error

detection.

Check the documentation that came with your serial device to

see if you need to adjust any of its settings.

Note

If your application program cannot send printer output

directly to the serial port, you can use the MS-DOS MODE

command to redirect the output. You can even tell the

computer to redirect printer and serial port settings

automatically if you place the appropriate MODE

commands in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. See your MS-DOS

manual for instructions.

Using the EXT KB Port

You can use the EXT KB port to connect a variety of

PS/2-compatible pointing devices, including an external

keyboard or keypad. You can also connect the mouse adapter

to this port and then connect a PS/2 mouse or other pointing

device. The adapter has two ports,

which allow you to connect

both a pointing device and an external keyboard at the same

time. Connect each device as described in the following

sections.

Connecting Optional Devices

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