1network activity Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting

light

or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic

 

may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.

2network adapter To attach your computer to a network or broadband

connector

device, connect one end of a 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.

3link integrity light • Green — A good connection exists between a 10/100-Mbps network and the computer.

Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.

4center/subwoofer Use the orange connector to attach a speaker to a Low

connector

Frequency Effects (LFE) audio channel. LFE audio

 

channel is found in digital surround sound audio schemes

 

that carries only low frequency information of 80 Hz and

 

below. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to provide

 

extremely low bass extension. Systems not using

 

subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main

 

speakers in the surround sound set-up.

5line-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.

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