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link integrity light

 

• Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the

 

 

 

computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the

 

 

 

computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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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 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.

 

 

 

 

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network activity light

 

Flashes a yellow light 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.

 

 

 

 

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modem connector

 

Use the modem connector to connect your computer to the Internet.

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rear surround sound

 

Use the black surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers.

 

connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

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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.

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