Computer Basics

Installing peripherals

A printer

If you have a printer, scanner, webcam, or other peripherals, you can connect them at this point. Many peripherals are plug and play, which means they will be recognized by your computer as soon as they are plugged in. Other peripherals may include software that needs to be installed before you can begin using them. Use the instructions included with the device to install it if necessary.

Generally, peripherals are optional, and you can add new ones at any time—you don't have to add all peripherals during the initial setup of your computer.

Setup complete!

You have now finished setting up your computer, and you can start using it. In the next lesson, we'll go over the basics of using your operating system so you can begin to become comfortable with the way your computer works.