USB?
What are USB ports?
All current computers now sold have generally at least two USB ports. Many devices today use USB ports, for example, mouse, keyboards, digital cameras, web cameras etc... Hence you need to check if your USB ports have all been used up by these devices.
The diagram is a USB port (about 1.2cm wide) and the Logo associated with the port.
Where are my USB ports?
Fig 2.2 USB Port
Fig 2.3 USB Logo
Desktop Computers.
They are usually two USB ports next to the PS2 mouse(green round connector) and keyboard (purple round connector) ports (refer to Figure 2.1).
Some desktops have two or more on one of the metal parallel plates below the monitor, keyboard, mouse,printer connections.
Laptop/Notebook Computer.
These vary and can be on the back or on the sides of the unit. Certain models have them vertically directly next to each other.
Can I connect to any USB port? I have more that one.
Yes, you may connect to any available USB port.
My computer has USB, but they are all used up.
You can purchase a USB hub that will provide you with more ports. See your retailer for details.
