How can I connect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. with my computer?
If you are the proud owner of a laptop, you do not have to prepare to make your PC operational. Conversely, if you have bought a desktop/tower PC, you need to follow a few steps before you can use it.
- Your monitor must be connected to the main unit (your computer) as well as an external power source.
- The keyboard and mouse must be connected to the main unit.
- Although printers are not an essential part of your computer, most people own one. So, if you have a USB printer, you must plug it into your main unit. If it is a network printer, connect it to your home switch/router. Remember that printers also need power from an external source.
- The main unit needs electric power too, so do not forget to use its power cord.
- Additionally, you might have speakers and/or a microphone. These must be plugged into their respective color-coded ports in the main unit. Speakers might need an external power source.
TV monitor back side (Video ports). You need to connect only one video cable to your monitor.
Video Cables. From left to right, a) DVI cable, b) HDMI cable and c) the old D-Sub VGA cable.
RJ45 Network cable. Connect your computer (and network printer) with your switch/router to access the Internet.
Main unit (computer) back side. Three ports are connected. From left to right and from top to bottom, a) PS2 purple (keyboard), b) USB (mouse) and c) RJ45 (Network cable).
Internet router. From left to right a) power cord (black), b) RJ45 network cable, c) RJ11 telephone cable.
Main unit (computer) back side. Two ports are connected. From left to right and from top to bottom, a) audio jack 3.5 mm (for speakers), b) HDMI video cable.
Audio jack 3.5 mm. Most of the times you need it to connect microphone and/or speakers with your computer. Nowadays, many of these devices use USB cables instead.
Power Cords. The left one is the most common for computers and peripherals (monitors,printers etc.)
Main unit (computer) back side. Do not forget to plug in the power cord.
The whole process is not difficult; you must be focused and follow the steps needed. After that, you will be ready to use your computer. Press the power button and begin.
