3 | network adapter | To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a |
| connector | network cable to either a network jack or your network or broadband device. Connect |
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| the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back |
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| panel of your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely |
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| attached. |
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| NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. |
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| On computers with a network adapter card, use the connector on the card. |
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| It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. |
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| If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure |
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| reliable operation. |
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4 | network activity light | This light flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving |
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| network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a |
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| steady "on" state. |
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| Use the blue |
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| player, CD player, or VCR. |
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| On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. |
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| Use the green |
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| integrated amplifiers. |
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| On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. |
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7 | microphone connector | Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for |
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| voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. |
On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.
8USB 2.0 connectors (6) Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into any of the USB connectors.
9 | video connector | Plug the cable from your |
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| NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will be covered by |
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| a cap. Connect your monitor to the connector on the graphics card. Do not remove |
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| the cap. |
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| NOTE: If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the |
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| that came with your computer. |
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10 | serial connector | Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. The default |
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| designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for serial connector 2. |
For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your online User’s Guide.
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