Dell Inspiron 3000 - Manual (Page 2)

2 Dell Inspiron Port Replicator I User’s Guide
Use the following instructions to attach external devices
to the port replicator:
1. Refer to Figure 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. Like-
wise, to connect the computer to a small computer
system interface (SCSI) device, you must attach a
SCSI PC Card to your computer. See “Using Inter-
nal Devices” in your online Dell Inspiron 3000
User’s Guide for information 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.
C
onnecting the Computer to the
Port Replicator
Use the following instructions to connect your computer
to the port replicator.
1. Save all your work, and exit all application
programs.
2. Shut down the computer.
3. If you have not already done so, connect the AC
adapter to the port replicator, and plug the AC
power cable into an AC power source.
Figure 1. Attaching External Devices to the Port Replicator
CAUTION: The connectors on the back of the
port replicator are inverted (as viewed while
facing the back of the port replicator). Before
attaching any cables, verify that the connector
pins are aligned correctly to avoid damaging
the connectors.
lock slot
PS/2 mouse connector
keyboard connector
speaker
MIDI/game
connector
dual USB
connector
serial connector
parallel connector
monitor connector
line-out connector
line-in connector
microphone connector
AC adapter connector
speaker