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Chapter 12: Moving From Your Old Computer
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If you have trouble after you install the software for your old devices, you can
use System Restore to restore your notebook’s previous settings.
Installing a USB printer or scanner
USB devices may have special installation instructions. See your USB device’s
installation guide.
Installing a parallel port printer
You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps.
To install your old printer:
1 Shut down and turn off your notebook.
2 Connect your parallel port printer.
3 Turn on your printer, then turn on your notebook.
4 If Windows detects your printer, install your printer by following the
on-screen instructions. You are finished.
- OR -
If Windows does not detect the printer, go to the next step.
5 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click
Printers
and Other Hardware
.
- OR -
In Windows 2000, click
Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control
Panel window opens.
6 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes or Printers icon, then click Add a
printer
or Add Printer. The Add Printer wizard opens.
Help and
Support
For information about restoring your notebook’s previous
settings in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and
Support.
Type the keyword System Restore in the HelpSpot Search
box , then click the arrow.