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Connection Method of Personal Computer

The document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a desktop computer. Step 1 involves unpacking the monitor and computer case and placing them in a well-ventilated area. Step 2 is connecting the monitor to the computer case using the correct cable. Step 3 involves connecting the keyboard and mouse, which can use USB or PS/2 ports. Step 4 adds connecting speakers, headphones, and microphones. Step 5 has attaching power cables and using a surge protector. The final step allows adding optional peripherals like a printer.

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Connection Method of Personal Computer

The document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a desktop computer. Step 1 involves unpacking the monitor and computer case and placing them in a well-ventilated area. Step 2 is connecting the monitor to the computer case using the correct cable. Step 3 involves connecting the keyboard and mouse, which can use USB or PS/2 ports. Step 4 adds connecting speakers, headphones, and microphones. Step 5 has attaching power cables and using a surge protector. The final step allows adding optional peripherals like a printer.

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Setting up a desktop computer

Step 1
Unpack the monitor and computer case from the box. Remove any plastic
covering or protective tape. Place the monitor and computer case on a desk or
work area.

Be sure to place your computer case in an area that is well ventilated and has
good air flow. This will help to prevent the computer from overheating.

Step 2
Locate the monitor cable. There are several types of monitor cables, so the one
for your computer may not look like the one in the image below.

If you're having trouble finding your monitor cable, refer to the instruction
manual for your computer. (If you have an all-in-one computer that's built into
the monitor, you can skip to Step 4).

Step 3
Connect one end of the cable to the monitor port on the back of the computer
case and the other end to the monitor. 
Many computer cables will only fit a specific way. If the cable doesn't fit, don't
force it or you might damage the connectors. Make sure the plug aligns with the
port, then connect it.

To figure out which cables belong in which ports, try our Connecting


Cables interactive.

Step 4
Unpack the keyboard and determine whether it uses a USB (rectangular)
connector or a PS/2 (round) connector. If it uses a USB connector, plug it into
any of the USB ports on the back of the computer. If it uses a PS/2 connector,
plug it into the purple keyboard port on the back of the computer.

Step 5
Unpack the mouse and determine whether it uses a USB or PS/2 connector. If it
uses a USB connector, plug it into any of the USB ports on the back of the
computer. If it uses a PS/2 connector, plug it into the green mouse port on the
back of the computer.

If your keyboard has a USB port, you can connect your mouse to the keyboard
instead of connecting it directly to your computer.

If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, you may need to connect a


Bluetooth dongle (USB adapter) to your computer. However, many computers
have built-in Bluetooth, so an adapter may not be necessary.

Step 6
If you have external speakers or headphones, you can connect them to your
computer's audio port (either on the front or back of the computer case). Many
computers have color-coded ports. Speakers or headphones connect to
the green port, and microphones connect to the pink port. The blue port is
the line in, which can be used with other types of devices.

Some speakers, headphones, and microphones have USB connectors instead of


the usual audio plug. These can be connected to any USB port. In addition,
many computers have speakers or microphones built into the monitor.

Step 7
Locate the two power supply cables that came with your computer. Plug the
first power supply cable into the back of the computer case and then into
a surge protector. Then, using the other cable, connect the monitor to
the surge protector.

You can also use an uninterruptable power supply (UPS), which acts as a
surge protector and provides temporary power if there is a power outage.

Step 8
Finally, plug the surge protector into a wall outlet. You may also need to turn
on the surge protector if it has a power switch.

If you don't have a surge protector, you can plug the computer directly into the
wall. However, this is not recommended because electrical surges can damage
your computer.
Step 9
If you have a printer, scanner, webcam, or other peripherals, you can connect
them at this point. Many peripherals are plug and play, which means they will
be recognized by your computer as soon as they are plugged in.

Other peripherals may include software that needs to be installed before you


can begin using them. Use the instructions included with the device to install it
if necessary.

Generally, peripherals are optional, and you can add new ones at any time; you
don't have to add all peripherals during the initial setup of your computer.

Setup complete!

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