There are two ways to connect peripheral devices to the Apple IIGS. Some devices are designed to be plugged into a particular port on the back of the computer. Other devices are designed to be plugged into a slot inside the computer. If the device requires and interface card, it's designed to be plugged into a slot.

You'll learn more about peripheral devices in Chapter 6. See the setup guide for information on connecting peripheral devices to the Apple IIGS.

Keyboard: enables you to type documents and send instructions to the computer.

Mouse: lets you send instructions to the computer by point at options on the screen instead of typing.

Modem: links you computer to other computers and information services over telephone lines.

Joystick: lets you control the action, mainly in game programs.

Peripheral devices

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