CHS: Module 2 - Configuring Computer Systems and Networks
Topic outline
This module will teach you how to configure computer systems and
networks.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
a. Plan and prepare for configuration.
b. Configure computer systems and networks.
c. Inspect and test configured computer systems and networks.
Connecting and Configuring a Printer file
1
Connecting and Configuring a Scanner file
2
Connecting and Configuring Webcam file
3
Connecting Headset/Speaker
4
Computer Hardware Servicing
Connecting and Configuring a Printer
Session Objectives
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
o Connect a printer to the computer
o Install a printer driver
o Perform a print test
Welcome to the session on Connecting & Configuring a Printer. This will teach you
how to connect a printer to the computer system unit, install the necessary device
driver and perform a print test.
A printer is a peripheral device that accepts text and graphics output from a
computer and transfers them to paper. The most common printers are inkjet and
laser printers.
The following instructions are applicable to printers with USB connectors.
Procedure:
1. Position your printer next to the system unit.
2. Connect the USB cable of the printer to a free USB port of the system
unit.
3. Plug the power cord of the printer to a power outlet.
4. Turn on the printer.
Installing the printer driver
Procedure:
1. Insert the CD containing the printer driver into the CD-ROM.
2. In Windows Explorer, browse and select the drive containing the
device driver.
3. Double click on setup.exe or the appropriate executable file.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Performing print test
Procedure:
1. Go to Control Panel
2. Double Click on Printer and Devices icon
3. Right click on the printer you just installed and select Properties
4. Click on the Print Test Page button
5. If there are no errors, the printer will print a test page containing
information about the printer
Computer Hardware Servicing
Connecting and Configuring a Scanner
Session Objectives
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
o Connect a scanner to the computer
o Install the scanner driver
o Perform scanning procedures
What is a scanner?
A scanner or image scanner is a peripheral device that optically scans
printed text and images, and converts them into digital images or
documents. The most common type of scanners are flatbed scanners.
Computer Hardware Servicing
Connecting and Configuring a
Scanner
Connecting the Scanner to the System Unit
What you will need
1. Scanner
2. CD or any media containing the scanner driver
The following instructions are applicable to scanners with USB
connectors
Procedure:
1. Position your scanner next to the system unit.
2. Connect the USB cable of the scanner to a free USB port of the
system unit.
3. Plug the power cord of the scanner to a power outlet.
4. Turn on the scanner
Instruction: Click the Play icon to view the video demonstration on how
to connect the scanner to the system unit.
Computer Hardware Servicing
Connecting and Configuring a
Scanner
Installing scanner driver
Procedure:
1. Insert the CD containing the scanner driver into the CD-ROM.
2. In Windows Explorer, browse and select the drive containing the
device.
3. Double click on setup.exe or the appropriate executable file.
4. Follow the on screen instructions.
Instruction: Click the Play icon to view the video demonstration on how
to install the scanner driver.
Computer Hardware Servicing
Connecting and Configuring a
Scanner
Scanning an image or document
Procedure:
1. Launch the scanner application or utility on your computer.
2. Place a photo or document in the scanner.
3. Click Scan on the scanner application.
4. Follow the prompts to save the scanned image on your computer.
Computer Hardware Servicing
Connecting and Configuring
Webcam
Session Objectives
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
o Connect a webcam to the computer
o Install a webcam driver
Welcome to the session on Connecting & Configuring a Webcam. This will teach you
how to connect a webcam to the computer system unit and install its device driver.
What is a webcam?
A webcam is a peripheral device that captures images and displays it in
real time on a computer system.
Connecting the Webcam to the System Unit
What you will need
1. Webcam
2. CD or any media containing the webcam driver
The following instructions are applicable to webcams with USB
Procedure:
1. Position your webcam.
2. Connect the USB cable of the webcam to a free USB port of the system
unit
Instruction: Click the Play icon to view the video demonstration on how to
connect the webcam to the system unit.
Installing webcam driver
Procedure:
1. Insert the CD containing the webcam driver into the CD-ROM.
2. In Windows Explorer, browse and select the drive containing the
device
3. Double click on setup.exe or the appropriate executable file.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Instruction: Click the Play icon to view the video demonstration on how to
install the webcam driver.
Computer Hardware Servicing
Connecting a Headset or Speakers
Session Objectives
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
o Connect a headset to the computer
o Connect a speaker to the computer
o Play music to test the speakers or headset
Welcome to the module on Connecting a Headset or Speakers. This will teach you
how to connect a headset or speaker to the computer system unit.
What is a Headset?
A headset is an audio output device that combines headphones with a
microphone.
Computer Hardware Servicing
Connecting a Headset or Speakers
Connecting the Headset to the System Unit
What you will need
1. Headset
2. Instruction manual that comes with your headset
3. Instruction manual that comes with your computer
The following instructions are applicable to headsets with 3.5mm
stereo connectors.
Procedure:
1. Identify the 3.5 mm connectors of your headset. The headphone
connector is usually colored green or black. For the microphone, it is
usually colored red or pink. You may need to consult your headset
manual to identify these connectors.
2. Locate the headphone sockets on your system unit, which are
usually colored green or black. Microphone sockets are colored red
or pink. You may need to consult your computers manual to locate
these sockets.
3. Plug the headphone connector into the headphone socket. Do the
same for the microphone connector.
Instruction: Click the Play icon to view the video demonstration on how
to connect the headset to the system unit.
What is a speaker?
A Speaker or multimedia speaker is an audio output device that
converts electrical signals into sounds.
Computer Hardware Servicing
Connecting a Headset or Speakers
How to connect Speaker to the System Unit
What you will need
1. Desktop speaker
2. Instruction manual that comes with your speaker
3. Instruction manual that comes with your computer
The following instructions are applicable to desktop speaker with
a 3.5mm stereo jacks.
Procedure:
1. Identify the 3.5 mm audio jack or connector on your speaker. The
jack is usually colored green or black.
2. Locate the audio socket on the system unit. This it is usually
colored green or black.
3. Plug the speaker’s audio connector into the audio socket on the
system unit
Instruction: Click the Play icon to view the video demonstration on
how to connect the speaker to the system unit.
