4

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.

 

 

 

5

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

 

 

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.

 

 

 

6

cover latch

Releases the cover from the computer. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on

 

 

page 52.

 

 

 

7

modem connector

(Optional) If you have a modem, connect a telephone cable to either of the modem

 

 

connectors. Do not connect the telephone cable to the network connector.

 

 

NOTE: Not all modems have two connectors.

 

 

 

8

card slots

Access connectors for any installed PCI cards (three slots).

9USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

 

 

It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you

 

 

connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices.

 

 

 

10

microphone connector

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

 

 

voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.

 

 

On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

 

 

 

11

line-out connector

Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with

 

 

integrated amplifiers.

 

 

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

 

 

 

12

keyboard connector

If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you

 

 

have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.

 

 

 

13

integrated video

If this connector has a protective cap over it, then your computer has the optional

 

connector

video card installed. If this connector does not have a protective cap over it, plug the

 

 

cable from your monitor into the blue connector.

 

 

 

14

serial connector

Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.

 

 

 

15

voltage selection switch

See the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for more

 

 

information.

 

 

 

16

power connector

Insert the power cable.

 

 

 

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Dell B110, 1100 owner manual Modem connector, Cable from your monitor into the blue connector