Peripheral connections (ports)
Your peripherals connect to the computer via the ports at the back of the machine
Before you switch on...
Connect the mouse and keyboard to the computer
Plug the mouse connector into the socket, at the back of the computer, identified by a
symbol for the mouse and the keyboard connector into the socket indicated by a picture of a
keyboard. These connections are of the same type and should operate in either socket but it
is recommended that the keyboard be connected via the lower socket and the mouse via the
upper socket (on the 'Desktop' model) or the left socket (on the 'Tower' model). If you wish
to make use of the support for waking the computer up on various events such as the press of
a 'wake' button on the keyboard, then the keyboard and mouse must be connected this way
round. Be careful to ensure that the connector is inserted the right way around, the 'top' of
the plug is indicated by an arrow moulded into it.
Connect the monitor to the computer
Connect the monitor video-signal cable to the socket. This connection is unique and so the
cable will fit in only one socket. The connector also has screws for ensuring that the
connector stays in place. When making connections with screws do not over-tighten.
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