Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course teaches learners about the types of connectors associated with different types of peripheral devices.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe serial and parallel port connections
Explain USB, IEEE 1394, and IR connections
Describe PC input devices
Describe PC output systems

Topics: 
Serial ports
Serial port connections
Parallel ports
Specialized connections
Keyboards
The mouse
Cleaning input devices
The monitor
Video display
Interfacing with the video system
Monitor power and safety
PC sound

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.