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ITF+ Certification Cram Notes

2.0 Infrastructure

2.2 Given a scenario, set up and install common peripheral devices to a laptop/PC.

Installation process for common peripheral devices:

1. Printer:

  • Connect the printer to the laptop/PC using a USB cable or over a network.

  • Install the printer drivers from the manufacturer's website or from the CD that came with the printer.

  • Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

2. Scanner:

  • Connect the scanner to the laptop/PC using a USB cable.

  • Install the scanner drivers from the manufacturer's website or from the CD that came with the scanner.

  • Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

3. Keyboard:

  • Plug the keyboard into the USB port or PS/2 port of the laptop/PC.

  • The operating system should recognize the keyboard and install the necessary drivers automatically.

4. Mouse:

  • Plug the mouse into the USB port or PS/2 port of the laptop/PC.

  • The operating system should recognize the mouse and install the necessary drivers automatically.

Steps to set up and install the following common peripheral devices to a laptop/PC:

1. Printer:

  • Connect the printer to the power source and turn it on.

  • Connect the printer to the laptop/PC using a USB cable or set it up wirelessly by following the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Install the printer driver software by following the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Print a test page to ensure the printer is working correctly.

2. Scanner:

  • Connect the scanner to the power source and turn it on.

  • Connect the scanner to the laptop/PC using a USB cable or set it up wirelessly by following the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Install the scanner driver software by following the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Test the scanner by scanning a document and saving it on the laptop/PC.

3. Keyboard and Mouse:

  • Connect the keyboard and mouse to the laptop/PC using USB cables or set them up wirelessly by following the manufacturer's instructions.

  • The laptop/PC should automatically recognize the keyboard and mouse and install the necessary drivers. If not, install the drivers by following the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Test the keyboard and mouse to ensure they are working correctly.

4. Camera:

  • Connect the camera to the laptop/PC using a USB cable.

  • Install the camera driver software by following the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Open the camera software or any other software that supports the camera to test it.

5. External Hard Drive:

  • Connect the external hard drive to the laptop/PC using a USB cable.

  • The laptop/PC should automatically recognize the external hard drive and install the necessary drivers. If not, install the drivers by following the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Use the external hard drive to save files and data.

6. Speakers:

  • Connect the speakers to the laptop/PC using a USB cable or audio cable.

  • The laptop/PC should automatically recognize the speakers and install the necessary drivers. If not, install the drivers by following the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Play audio to test the speakers.

7. Display:

  • Connect the display to the laptop/PC using an appropriate cable (HDMI, VGA, DVI, or DisplayPort) and power source.

  • The laptop/PC should automatically recognize the display and install the necessary drivers. If not, install the drivers by following the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Adjust display settings (resolution, orientation, etc.) in the laptop/PC's display settings to ensure the display is working correctly.

Note: The exact steps may vary depending on the specific make and model of the peripheral device and laptop/PC.


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