Dell DCSM, PY349 owner manual Back Panel Connectors

Back Panel Connectors

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1	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.
2	network adapter	To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a
	connector	network cable to either a network port 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.

3network 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.

4	surround connector	Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers.
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 (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.
7	microphone	Use the pink 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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