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network adapter

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device,

 

connector

connect one end of 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.

 

 

NOTICE: 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.

 

 

 

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network activity

The network activity light is on (flashing) when the

 

light

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.

 

 

 

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line-out

Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and

 

connector

most speakers with integrated amplifiers.

 

 

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

 

 

card.

 

 

 

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line-in connector

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

 

 

device such as a microphone, cassette player, CD player,

 

 

or VCR.

 

 

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

 

 

card.

 

 

 

8

Rear Dual USB

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically

 

2.0 connectors

remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

 

(2)

NOTE: 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.

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