HP OmniBook 5700 Notebook PC User Manual
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Using the Docking System
Making Connections
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To connect a serial device
The docking system’s nine-pin serial port is a standard PC serial port. The most
common types of serial connections involve printers, modems, and other
computers. You can make such connections using standard serial cables and
adapters available at computer dealers and electronic supply stores. Use the
following procedure to connect a modem, serial printer, or serial cable.
1. Attach the serial cable to the serial connector.
2. Dock the OmniBook.
To connect your audio equipment
The docking system provides one output connector and two input connectors. You
can connect headphones, external stereo speakers, an external audio source (such
as a CD player), or an amplified microphone to the docking system.
Headphones or external speakers
1. Attach the headphones or speaker cable to the audio-out connector.
serial connector
audio-out connector
speaker switch