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Chapter 2: Getting Started
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Installing a printer, scanner, or
other peripheral device
Your computer has two IEEE 1394 ports, six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports,
one serial port, and one parallel port. These ports are used for connecting
peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your
computer. For more information about port locations, see “Checking Out Your
Gateway Profile” on page 1.
IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means
that your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it
into the appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the
first time, your computer will prompt you to install any software the device
needs. After doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any
time.
Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play. See the device
documentation for detailed information and installation instructions.
Important
Before installing any printer, scanner, or other
peripheral device, see the device documentation
for detailed information and installation
instructions.
Help and
Support
For more information about installing peripheral devices in
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword installing devices in the HelpSpot
Search box , then click the arrow.