Hardware: Connecting A Computer

Mr. Hess

Intro to Technology

LPS College Park

Don’t be afraid.

It’s easier than it looks.

Getting Power to the PC

Goes in the wallGoes in your computer

Power Cord

Let there be light!Be sure I’m facing the right way.

VS.VS.

Monitor

Communicating to the PC

PS/2

USB

Keyboard

PS/2 Keyboard

USB Keyboard

There’s a mouse on my desk!

PS/2

USB

Mouse

I heard you had a mouse problem.

PS/2 Mouse

USB

Jack me into the internet!

RJ45=Network Cable

RJ11=Phone/Modem

»VGA: Monitor

»PS/2: Mouse & Keyboard

»USB: flash drive, mouse, keyboard, printer

»RJ45: internet cable, network cable

»Firewire: video cameras, hard drives

»Sound Card: pink=microphone; green=speakers/headphones

Keyboard Mouse

Speakers or

Headphones

Microphone

USBNetwork Cable

Printer

Zip ties are a great way to organize cables.

Helpful Tips:

• If something’s wrong, check the cables first.

• Always be sure the cable is going into the plug the right way. Don’t force it!

• Never plug in or unplug the computer while it is turned on. Always turn off the computer when connecting wires.

• Don’t forget to check that plugs are plugged in on the other side as well. (The wall, the monitor, the internet jack, etc.)