5

power connector

The connection for the power cable.

 

 

 

6

voltage selection switch

Your computer is equipped with either an auto-sensing voltage selector or a manual

 

(may not be available on

voltage selection switch. See page 9 for more information.

 

all computers)

 

 

 

 

7

IEEE 1394 connector

Use the IEEE 1394 connector (available on computers with an IEEE 1394 option) for

 

 

high-speed data transfer between your computer and a device, such as a digital camera.

 

 

 

8

line-in connector

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

 

 

player, CD player, or VCR.

 

 

 

9

line-out connector

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

 

 

integrated amplifiers.

 

 

 

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.

11USB 2.0 connectors (4) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB devices such as digital cameras, gaming controllers, and scanners. Use the back-panel USB connectors for USB devices that are seldom disconnected, such as USB mouse and keyboard devices.

 

 

NOTICE: This computer supports the use of a USB hub. However, do not

 

 

connect two or more USB hubs to a USB connector. Doing so may cause the

 

 

computer to unexpectedly restart.

 

 

HINT: If you attach a USB device that was not included in your original

 

 

computer order, you may need to install a specific driver to make the device work.

 

 

Check the documentation that came with the device or contact the USB device

 

 

manufacturer for more information.

 

 

 

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

diagnostic lights (4)

Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic

 

 

code. For more information, see page 58.

 

 

 

14

video connector

Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue connector.

 

 

 

15

serial connector

Connect a serial device to the serial connector.

 

 

 

Reattaching the Front Door

To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to "break away" if it is opened too far. To reattach the front door:

1Shut down the computer (see page 31).

2Disconnect the computer’s power cable from the electrical outlet.

Adding Parts

73

Page 73
Image 73
Dell 2300C manual Reattaching the Front Door