Dell 5100 Link integrity light, Connector, Attached, Reliable operation, Network activity light

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link integrity light

• Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the

computer.

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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

the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back

panel of your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely

attached.

NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.

On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card.

It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network.

If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure

reliable operation.

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network activity light

Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A

high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on"

state.

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surround connector

Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers.

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line-in connector

Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette

player, CD player, or VCR.

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

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line-out connector

Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to

attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

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micro-phone/side

Use the pink and silver connector to attach a personal computer microphone for

surround connector

voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.