Using Surge Protection; Connecting To The Pc - HP A1210n - Pavilion - 512 MB RAM Getting Started Manual

NOTE: Your PC features
and location, availability,
and number of connectors
may vary.
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Getting Started Guide

Using surge protection

Help protect your monitor, PC, and accessories by connecting all power cords for
your PC and peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, or scanner) to a
surge-protection device such as a power strip with surge protection or
uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Many surge protection devices have
surge-protection inputs and outputs for modem/phone lines. Phone lines are a
common path for lightning spikes to get into your system. Some surge protection
devices also have surge protection for television cable connections as well: use
those if your PC has a television tuner installed.
Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strip must be specifically
labeled as having this ability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a
damage replacement policy so you can replace your equipment if surge protection
fails.

Connecting to the PC

Connect your main hardware devices such as the monitor, keyboard, and mouse to
the back of the PC. Other peripheral devices such as a printer, scanner, or camera
also plug into connectors on the back of your computer. Some PC models also have
connectors on the front of the PC. The table does not show all connectors.
Connector
Connector symbol Description
Mouse (PS/2 connector)
Keyboard (PS/2 connector)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse,
keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices
with USB connectors