Dell DCTA manual Quick Reference Guide

4	network adapter	To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of
	connector	a 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 an additional network connector card, use the connectors
		on the card and on the back of the computer when setting up multiple network
		connections (such as a separate intra- and extranet).
		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.
5	network 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.
6	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.
7	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.

8USB 2.0 connectors (2) 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 flash memory keys or cameras., or for bootable USB devices.

9USB 2.0 connectors (3) 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 flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB
		devices.
10	serial connector	Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. The default
		designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for the optional serial
		connector 2.
		For more information, see "System Setup Options" in the User’s Guide.
11	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.

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