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.

8USB 2.0 connectors (6) Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into any of the USB connectors.

9

video connector

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

 

 

NOTE: If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable

 

 

that came with your computer.

 

 

 

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 serial connector 2.

For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your online User’s Guide.

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