1

parallel connector

Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a

 

 

USB printer, plug it into a USB connector.

 

 

NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer

 

 

detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same

 

 

address. For more information, see your online User’s Guide.

2

link integrity light

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

 

 

computer.

 

 

• Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the

 

 

computer.

 

 

• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.

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 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 adapter 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.

4

network activity light

This light flashes yellow 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.

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

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Dell 210L manual USB printer, plug it into a USB connector, Securely attached, Reliable operation, On state