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Connecting the Cradle to a Computer
You can connect the cradle to a computer using either a serial cable or the USB cable.
Important
• See “Required System Configuration” on page 22 for details on the type of computer
system required for use with the cradle.
Serial Cable Connection
Use a separately available serial cable to connect the cradle to your computer as shown
below.
• Be sure to turn off the CASSIOPEIA and your computer before connecting the cradle.
• The cradle is equipped with a 9-pin serial connector, so you can connect it to a
computer using a separately available straight type serial cable. Note that some
computers may require a 25-pin connector.
• Do not have the serial cable and USB cable connected to the cradle at the same time.
When using one, be sure to unplug the other.
USB Cable Connection
Use the USB cable as shown below.
• The above illustrations are just two examples of possible connection configurations.
The locations and layouts of serial and USB ports vary from computer to computer.
See the documentation that comes with your computer for full details on connecting
cables to it.
Serial port
Serial cable
USB port
USB cable