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Connecting new devices – Acer ACP45 USB port replicator User Manual

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Acer Port Replicator

Connecting

New

Devices

To avoid possible damage when connecting a new
device, do not force the cable connector into the port on
the port replicator. If the cable connector does not attach
smoothly, turn the connector over and try attaching it
again.

Connecting

a

Serial

Mouse / Keyboard

To connect a serial mouse or keyboard, attach the cable
connector to the serial port on the port replicator.

Connecting

a

PS/

2

Mouse / Keyboard

To connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard, attach the cable
connector to the PS/2 port on the port replicator.

Connecting

and

Configuring

a

Serial

Modem

To connect a serial modem:

1 Attach the cable connector to the serial port on the

port replicator.

2 Install the modem software driver according to the

instructions that come with the device.

3 When prompted to select the port, choose the Serial

USB (COMx), where x is the COM port number
assigned by your operating system.