8-4 Using External Devices6. Connect the other end of the parallel cable to the parallel printer.7. Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded wall outlet.8. Turn on power to the system and the device.Note Check that the device is online before you try to use it. See the instructionsthat came with the device for more information.Disconnecting a Parallel PrinterWhen disconnecting the transfer cable from the NEC Versa, squeeze the release clipsbefore pulling the cable away from the system port.Failure to squeeze the release clips may result in damage tothe cable connectors.USB DevicesYour NEC Versa TXi system is equipped with three USB ports that increase yourconnectivity choices. The USB ports on the right side of your system allow you toconnect up to 127 USB-equipped peripheral devices to your NEC Versa notebookcomputer. These peripherals may include a digital camera, scanner, printer, CD-ROMdrive, modem, mouse, keyboard, telephone, or game device.USB devices called USB hubs can serve as connection ports for other USB peripherals.Only one device needs to be plugged into your NEC Versa. Additional peripherals canbe connected in a daisy chain configuration where one device is connected to another ina series. Up to 127 devices can be connected together in this way.Connecting USB devices to your system may reduce batterylife. Always connect your system to an AC power source before connecting USBdevices.Connect an external USB device to your system as follows.1. Open the USB port cover on the right side of your system.2. Plug in up to three USB devices to optimize your notebook possibilities.
