
1 | parallel connector | Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. |
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2 | Use the green | |
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| On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. |
3 | Use the blue | |
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| On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. |
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4 | mouse connector | Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you connect a |
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| mouse to the computer. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector. |
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5 | link integrity light | • Green — A good connection exists between a |
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| • Orange — A good connection exists between a |
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| • Yellow — A good connection exists between a |
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| • Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. |
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6 | network connector | Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of the UTP |
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| cable into the network connector until the cable snaps securely into place. |
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| the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. |
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| On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card. |
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7 | network activity | Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this |
| light | light appear to be in a steady "on" state. |
8 | USB 2.0 | Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. |
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9 | IEEE 1394 | Attach |
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10 | USB 2.0 | Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. |
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11 | keyboard | If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB |
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12 | microphone | Use the pink microphone connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach a personal computer microphone for |
| connector | voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. |
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13 | 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 |
| (COM 2) | COM2 for serial connector 2. |
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14 | 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 |
| (COM 1) | COM2 for serial connector 2. |
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Inside Your Computer
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.