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Equipment: Cables, Cords & Adapters

Learn about all the equipment that the JIBC Library has to offer

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Cables

Equipment may not be exactly as shown.

 

Audio & Charger AdapterUSB C adapter

  • Lightning (for iPhones & iPads)
  • USB C
  • Use to connect headphones and/or microphones to mobile device while maintaining ability to charge it at the same time.

Photo credit: ZOOAUX (2021). ZOOAUX USB C to 3.5mm Headphone and Charger Adapter,2 in 1 USB C to Aux Audio Jack with PD 60W Fast Charging Dongle Cable Cord Compatible with Pixel 5 4 3 XL,Galaxy S22 S21 S20 Ultra Note20 (Black) . Amazon.ca. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B094Z6149B.

 


 

DisplayPortHDMI cord

  • to HDMI
  • to VGA
  • Use to transmit video

Photo credit: AmazonBasics (2016). AmazonBasics DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from http://a.co/d/dtz5wbP.

 


 

HDMIHDMI cord

  • to HDMI
  • to VGA
  • to Mini DisplayPort
  • to Lightning
  • Use to transmit audio/video

Photo credit: AmazonBasics (2016). AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from http://a.co/d/3FzF5f0.

 


 

LightningApple cable

  • to USB
  • Use to transmit data/power to iPads/iPhones

Photo credit: AmazonBasics (2018). AmazonBasics Double Braided Nylon USB A to Lightning Compatible Cable. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from http://a.co/d/dXg78O6.

 


 

Mini DisplayPort / ThunderboltHDMI to VGA cord

  • ​to HDMI
  • to VGA
  • Use to transmit video data

Photo credit: StarTech (2018) Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter Cable - 5 m (15 ft.) - 4K 30Hz. StarTech.com. Retrieved from https://www.startech.com/ca/AV/Displayport-Converters/mdp-hdmi-cable~MDP2HDMM5MB.

 


 

USBExample of cords

  • USB Extension
  • USB 3.0 Splitter (3 ports)
  • USB C to USB 3.0 Splitter (4 ports)
  • USB C to USB 3.0
  • USB C to HDMI/VGA
  • Use to transmit data/power

Photo credit: AmazonBasics (2018). AmazonBasics USB Type C to USB A 2.0 Male Cable - 3 Feet 0.9 Meters – Black. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from http://a.co/d/1Nrt70B.

 


 

VGAVGA cord

  • to DisplayPort
  • to HDMI
  • to iPad
  • to Mini DisplayPort
  • Use to transmit video

Photo credit: DTECH (2015). DTECH Heavy Duty VGA SVGA 15 Pin Male to Male Computer Monitor Cable Cord 1080P High Resolution for Projectors HDTVs Displays 3 feet. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0781876KT/ref= cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_OF.4Eb6CYDEW5.

Power Adapters

Equipment may not be exactly as shown.

 

Magsafe 2Apple charger

  • Use to charge older MacBooks

Photo credit: Nuoo (2017).  Macbook Air Charger, Ac 45w Magsafe2 Power Adapter Charger for MacBook Air 11-inch and 13-inch. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from http://a.co/d/3mdMfKW.

 


 

Power BanksGETIHU Power bank

  • Portable battery unit that can be used to charge USB-connected devices (i.e. smartphones, iPads, etc.)
  • Press the ON/OFF button twice (rapidly) to turn the flashlight on or off.
  • 10000 mAh/37Wh
  • Large enough to charge most smartphones 2x-3x
  • Comes with Thunderbolt cable (for newer iPhones and iPads)
  • Staff only

Photo credit: GETIHU (2017). GETIHU 10000 mAh Portable Power Bank with 2 USB Ports Mobile Charger External Battery Backup Ultra Slim Thin Powerbank for iPhone 7 6s 6 Plus 5s 5 Samsung Cell Phone iPad. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from http://a.co/d/70J55Lg

 


 

USB Power AdapterExample power adapter

  • Can be used to charge devices
  • Compatible with USB-connected devices (i.e. smartphones, iPads)
  • Cable not included

 

Photo credit: Wall Charger (2016). USB AC Wall Charger Power Adapter 10W 2.4A All IPads,phones,tablets. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from http://a.co/d/bKzciUi.
 

Storage

Equipment may not be exactly as shown

 

 

Leef iBridge Mobile MemoryLeef mobile memory example

 

  • Transfer files from Apple (thunderbolt-compatible) devices to portable storage
  • Staff only

Photo credit: Leef (2016). Leef iBridge 3 Mobile Memory for iOS. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from http://a.co/d/0o55iyF.

 


 

 

SD Card ReaderExample SD card reader

 

  • Connects via USB/USB-C
  • Can connect to PC/mac and some Android devices with USB-C (will not work with iPhone/iPad)
  • Takes SD/micro-SD cards

Photo credit: Beikell(2022). Beikell SD Card Reader,High-Speed USB C/USB 3.0 Memory Card Reader, 2 in 1 OTG Card Adapter for SD/Micro SD/MMC/TF/SDXC/SDHC/Micro SDHC Compatible with MacBook Pro Air,iPad Pro Air,Galaxy S21 . Amazon.ca. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.ca/Beikell-High-speed-Adapter-Compatible-MacBook/dp/B09Z6JCKL7/ref=sr_1_6.

 


 

 

USB DrivesUSBs

 

  • Use to transfer files between computers.
  • Can store scans directly from the JIBC Library's multi-function printer

Photo credit: VERBATIM (2014). Verbatim Store 'n' Go 4 GB USB 2. Flash Drive, 95236. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from http://a.co/d/g9Zoedf.

Projector Adapters

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