1-2 DellInspiron 7000 Port Replicator User’s Guide
Use the following instructions to attach external devices to the port replicator:
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1. Refer to Figure 1-1 to attach external devices to the appropriate connectors on
the back of the port replicator.
NOTES: If the cable connector from the external device has thumbscrews, be
sure to tighten them to ensure a proper connection.
To connect the computer to a network, you must install a network PC Card in
your computer. Likewise, to connect the computer to a small computer system
interface (SCSI) device, you must attach a SCSI PC Card to your computer. See
“Using Internal Devices” in your online
Dell Inspiron 7000 User’s Guide
for infor-
mation about using PC Cards.
For detailed information on using external devices with your portable computer,
see “Using External Devices” in your online
System User's Guide
.
2. Connect the external devices to their power sources, if applicable.
A parallel device, such as a printer, con-
nects to the parallel connector.
An external monitor connects to the
monitor connector.
A speaker or headphones connects to
the line-out connector.
A microphone connects to the micro-
phone connector.
A record/playback audio device, such as
a cassette player, CD player, or VCR,
connects to the line-in connector.
The AC adapter that came with the port
replicator connects to the AC adapter
connector.
One or two USB devices, such as a USB
mouse, connect to the dual USB
connector.
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