5.1.

Introduction to configuring the computer to accept

the new peripherals
Is the configure the computer to accept the new peripherals. There are three ways
that you can configure/install device software (drives). These are:
• Automatic
• Plug and play
• Manual
Automatic installation – is the process or creating, extracting, and moving all of
the necessary files to run a program onto the computer.
Plug and Play - Windows performs this function without you noticing that it is
taking place.
Manual installation - here you are given instructions on how to install a
particular drive and you are expected to follow the steps. For more information,
explanation and detailed steps please refer to this website.
 5.2. Definitions of connecting and configuring hardware peripherals

What does Connecting and configuring hardware peripherals mean?

It is important to refer to manufacturer guidelines and manuals when installing

any hardware device to ensure that all procedures are correctly followed.
Procedures which are generally followed when installing any new peripheral
 Working in the cables between the device and the computer
 Installing any drivers.
 Troubleshooting installation when necessary
 Customising(JavaScript ) the device.
 Testing the device for satisfying required conditions.
 What are drivers?

 Without drivers, the computer would not be able to send and

receive data correctly to hardware devices

 A device driver is a piece of software that allows your computer's

operating system to communicate with a hardware device.

 What is plug and play?

 Plug and play is a hardware technology that enables many

operating systems to automatically recognize new hardware
devices and configure them automatically.
 Most USB devices support plug and play.
 Plugging in the cables between the device and the computer

 To make your computer work, you need to connect all the hardware
peripherals to the ports at the back of the PC.
 Before connecting all the peripherals to its corresponding ports, see
to it that the power cord was unplug into the power source to
prevent electrical related injury.
 You should be able to connect the Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor,
Printer, Scanner, Speaker and power up your computer by
connecting the power cord to the power supply.
 After doing so, you can now start using your computer.
 To do it, you connect the Monitor by using the VGA cord
connector to the port
Comparison of VGA

 Monitors will either have a VGA or a newer DVI plug most

monitors use VGA connectors, and so most graphics cards
have VGA output. If you have one type of plug and the
graphics card has another, you can easily buy an adapter.
 Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard

 There are two standard connectors for mice and keyboards; PS/2
connectors and the more modern USB connectors. Plug the mouse and
keyboard in the appropriate hole.
 Before powering up your PC, make sure that the power cable was
connected to the power supply

• 

 To connect the Printer to the PC, you will use the cable below via
printer port. A USB able is now also being use to connect the new

printer to the computer especially the colored and laser printer.

 Installing a printer

1. Obtain the correct printer cable

In many cases a printer won’t automatically have a cable included with the
original purchase. Check the printer specifications — you will probably need
to buy either a parallel or USB cable.

2. Plug in the cable

1. Turn on the power to both the printer and the computer.
2. Plug the printer cable into the correct port of the PC — depending on the
type port.
3. Install the printer driver
At some point the computer will either recognize that new hardware has been
installed or you will need to install printer driver.
 4. Print a test page
•This is a good idea because you can quickly determine if the printer is working
correctly.
• If not you can troubleshoot the installation.

5. Troubleshoot printer installation (when necessary)

•If a page is not able to print it is necessary to go back and determine why the printer
is not working. There are a number of factors that can contribute to printer problems
including:
 cables between printer and computer are not properly connected
 printer driver is not suitable for the current operating system
 paper is loaded incorrectly
 ink cartridge or toner is not correct.
 Printer power switch is off.
 Suggested solutions for common printer problems

A blank page is coming out of the printer

Replace ink cartridge or toner.
Make sure that your printer has been set the setting.

The quality of the printout is poor

 If the printer is an inkjet the heads of the ink cartridge may
need to be cleaned.
 Some printers have software that allows you to change the
quality of the printout from flow to best quality.
 Methods for installing a scanner
1. Turn off the computer and position the scanner
Before commencing installation, turn of power to the
computer and place the scanner on a level surface, close
enough to the computer so that the cable will be able to
attach to both devices.
2. Unlock the scanner
Make sure that you unlock the scanner before
commencing installation.
3. Plug in the cable
Plug the cable into either the USB or parallel port
connection, depending on the type of scanner.
 4. Turn on the scanner
• Some scanners will have a power cord that will need to be
plugged into a power outlet. Other scanners are
dependent on power from the computer. Some scanners
will also have an on/off switch, which will also need to be
turned on.
5. Turn on the PC
• When you turn on your computer, most operating systems
will recognize that new hardware has been added (e.g. it
is plug and play compatible). If it hasn’t recognized the
new scanner you may need to tell your computer that a
new device has been added.
 6.1 Introduction to testing hardware peripherals

 Once you have installed a device you need to test it to

make sure that it is working correctly.
 Some hardware automatically reminders you to test
before continuing.
 All you need to do in this situation is to follow
instructions.
 You will also need to confirm with your client that it
is working satisfactorily.
 6.2 Definition for testing hardware peripherals
6.2.1 What is a test plan?
• A test plan is used to work out a structured process
to ensure that a new device will work under all
expected circumstances.
• It logically describes:
Functions that need to be tested
An example test case setting
Expected results for each setting
What actually happened once the test has been
performed?
 7.1 Introduction to requiring the possible impact on
other systems

What are Possible impact on other systems

•All hardware devices have configuration settings that can affect
performance and system function.
Hardware configuration information may include:
•Available memory
•Power management features
•Devices that are connected such as modems, disc drives and serial
ports
 
The techniques to demonstrate permanent Windows
Setup Method

• Step1: Open Windows System Properties

• Step2: Select Advanced tab, click Environmental
Variables button
• Step3: Click New under System Variables
• Step4: Variable
name=devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices, Variable
value =1
• Click OK, then OK.
• Step5: Open the Windows Device Manager (see below)
 4.1 introduction the internet

• 1. Introduction
• It's no secret that more and more the internet is
becoming an integral part of our everyday lives. But
if you are new to the online experience, it may be a
bit overwhelming. You may be wondering, "What
exactly is the internet, and how does it work?"
• In this lesson, we will give a brief overview of the
internet, and we will talk about some fundamental
concepts such as networks, servers, and clients.
 2. What is the Internet?
• The internet is the largest computer network in
the world, connecting millions of computers. A
network is a group of two or more computer
systems linked together.
 3. The Internet Today
• In the early days, most people just used the internet to
search for information.
• Today's internet is a constantly evolving tool, that not
only contains an amazing variety of information, but
also provides new ways of accessing, interacting and
connecting with people and content.
• As a result, new terms are constantly appearing as
new technologies are introduced.
 4.2. Types of connection
1.Dialup connection
Dial-up refers to an Internet connection that is established using a
modem.
When a user initiates a dial-up connection, the modem dials a phone
number of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that is designated to
receive dial-up calls.
Dial up connecting allows you to connect to the internet via a local
server using a standard 56k modem.
Dial up internet connection advantages
 Very economic and widely available
 Hardware cost are minimal since it uses a standard modem
 Easy configuration
 Convenient for one computer or small network
 Dial up connection disadvantages
 The slowest connection
 Since it uses a 56k modem, it transfers 56 kilobits a second(7
kB) of data
 The average webpage size is about 50KByte
 So it takes 7 seconds to load a webpage
 Your telephone line will be busy when connected
2. Leased connection
 Use a dedicated line to connect to the internet
 We will have a direct internet connection to the internet
 Always on
 Leased internet connection can be found in many forms the
popular two are
 ADSL
 Cable
 ADSL connection or (DSL)

• Stands for “Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line." It

is medium for transferring data over regular phone
lines and can be used to connect to the Internet.
• However, like a cable modem, a DSL circuit is
much faster than a regular phone connection, even
though the wires it uses are copper like a typical
phone line.
• An asymmetric DSL (ADSL) connection allows
download speeds of up to about 1.5 megabits (not
megabytes) per second, and upload speeds of 128
kilobits per second.
 To generalize ADSL

It stands for Asymmetric digital subscriber line

Uses phone line
Have incredible performance compared to dial up
Have a flat monthly fee
Come in different speeds specification
 256Kbps/128Kbps
 512Kbps/128Kbps
 1Mbps/256Kbps
 2Mbps/512Kbps
 8Mbps/1024Kbps
 The first number shows the download speed and the
second the upload speed
 Advantage of ADSL
Always on
Transfer data and voice at the same time
Fast
Disadvantages of ADSL
Does not available everywhere
Additional hardware cost, since it needs a
special modem called ADSL modem
 3. Cable connection
• In telecommunications, cable Internet access, often called
simply cable Internet, is a form of broadband Internet
access that uses the cable television infrastructure.
• It is integrated into the cable television infrastructure
analogously to DSL which uses the existing telephone
network.
• Cable TV networks and telecommunications networks are
the two predominant forms of residential Internet access.
• Recently, both have seen increased competition from
fiber deployments, wireless, and mobile networks.
 Cable connection has the following characteristics

It uses a separate cable than phone line to transfer data

Very fast and reliable
Fixed monthly fee
Advantage of cable connection
 Very fast
 Always on
 Doesn’t affect to make/receive a phone call, since it uses a
separate cable.
Disadvantages of cable connection
 Doesn’t available everywhere
 It needs a special modem called cable modem