Study Lab for Chapter 11

Use the "Key Terms and Definitions" section of the lab to review terms used in this chapter. Try the "Practice Test" to check your comprehension of the chapter. Tackle the "Lab Exercises" to apply your knowledge.

Key Terms and Definitions

broadband Internet access device

General term for cable and DSL modems.

cable modem

Broadband Internet access device that uses the cable TV network.

camera dock

Device that transfers photos automatically from compatible digital cameras to your PC and recharges the camera's batteries. Some camera docks also incorporate a 4x6-inch dye-sublimation printer.

CATV

Cable TV provider.

cradle

Device used to recharge a PDA's batteries and transfer data between a PDA and a PC.

digital camera

Camera that records photos on Flash memory, floppy disks, or other magnetic or optical media.

digital video ( DV )

Video recording process that stores moving images on digital tape or Flash memory instead of analog tape such as VHS or 8mm.

DSL modem (digital subscriber line)

A broadband Internet access device that uses the telephone line to carry high-frequency digital signals.

IEEE-1394b (FireWire 800)

800Mbps second-generation version of the IEEE-1394 standard. Uses a nine-wire port, but can also be used with six-wire or four-wire IEEE-1394a devices by using adapter cables.

infrared adapter

Device that emulates a serial or parallel port; provides line-of-sight printing or file transfer between infrared-enabled devices.

IrDA

Leading infrared port standard.

LAN (local area network)

On a router, indicates which ports are used by the switch built into some models.

router

Connects a network (such as a local area network) to another network (such as the Internet).

Scanner and Camera Wizard

Windows Me/XP utility that transfers pictures from digital cameras or scanners to a specified folder on a PC.

WAN (wide area network)

On a router, indicates which port should be used for connecting the router to a broadband Internet access device.

wireless access point ( WAP )

Device that connects Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11-class) devices to each other.

Practice Test

1:	If you want to transfer data between a digital camera and a PC, which of the following ports or devices can be used? (Choose all that apply) USB port PC Card slot cradle 10/100 Ethernet port
2:	Which ports are normally used to connect a PDA to your PC? (Choose all that apply) IEEE-1394a port PC Card slot USB port serial port
3:	Which of the following devices should you install if you want to print wirelessly using IrDA? (Choose one) Wi-Fi card 10/100 Ethernet card infrared adapter camera dock with built-in printer
4:	Which of the following ports can be used to connect a cable or DSL modem to your PC? (Choose all that apply) Wi-Fi 10/100 Ethernet IEEE-1394a Serial
5:	Which of the following should you do first if you are installing a USB-based cradle or camera dock? Connect the device to your PC. Plug the device into AC power. Attach the PDA or camera to the device. Install the software for the device.

Lab Exercises

Required equipment : working system, and one or more of the following: digital camera with patch cable or camera dock; PDA with patch cable; IrDA adapter

Installing a Digital Camera

Objective : Transfer photos from a digital camera to your PC.

1. Take pictures with a digital camera.

2. Connect the digital camera via a patch cable or camera dock.

3. Transfer photos using the digital camera/dock's own software.

4. Transfer photos with the Scanner and Camera Wizard (if you use Windows Me or XP).

Does the digital camera appear as a drive letter in Windows Explorer/My Computer? Which transfer method provides you with more options?

Installing a PDA

Objective : Transfer documents from your PC to your PDA.

1. Connect the PDA to your PC.

2. Transfer selected documents.

Can you read the documents on your PDA with the included software? What software do you need to read the documents you want to carry with you?

Installing an IrDA Adapter

Objective : Print or perform file transfers via IrDA (infrared).

1. Install the IrDA adapter in a PC or printer (depending upon the adapter).

2. Use another IrDA-compatible device (such as a notebook or PDA) for data transfer or printing.

Can you print or transfer files successfully?

Answers to Practice Test

A1:	Give yourself an A if you chose answer A (USB port).
A2:	Answers C (USB port) and D (serial port) are winners.
A3:	Answer C (infrared adapter) is the one to choose.
A4:	You can use answer B (10/100 Ethernet) to get the job done (the other possibility is USB, but it wasn't listed).
A5:	Answer D (install the software for the device) is correct. Otherwise, the computer might not know how to configure the device.