Dell 320 manual Inside Your Computer, Options

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parallel

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

 

 

connector

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 System Setup

 

 

 

Options.

 

 

 

 

 

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link integrity

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

 

 

light

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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network

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one

 

 

adapter

end of a network cable to either a network jack or your network or

 

 

connector

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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network

This light flashes yellow when the computer is transmitting or receiving

 

 

activity light

network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light

 

 

 

appear to be in a steady "on" state.

 

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line-in

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

 

 

connector

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

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

 

 

connector

speakers with integrated amplifiers.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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microphone

Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer

 

 

connector

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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USB 2.0

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected,

 

 

connectors

such as printers and keyboards.

 

 

(4)

 

 

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video

Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector.

 

 

connector

 

 

 

 

NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will be

 

 

 

covered by a cap. Connect your monitor to the connector on the graphics

 

 

 

card. Do not remove the cap.

 

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serial

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

 

 

connector

The default designation is COM1 for serial connector 1.

 

 

 

For more information, see System Setup Options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inside Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

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