Connecting external devices, I/o connectors, Speakers and other audio devices – Dell Inspiron 2000 User Manual

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I/O Connectors

The connectors on the

I/O

back panel are the gateways through which the computer communicates with the external device(s) attached to it.

Some external devices require you to load software called

device drivers

into system memory before the devices will work. These device drivers help the computer recognize

the external device and direct its operation. Instructions for installing this software are usually included with the device.

Speakers and Other Audio Devices

You can connect a microphone, speakers, and headphones to the audio connectors on the left side of the computer. Dell recommends using amplified speakers for the best
sound.

Connect headphones or speakers to the audio connector (line-out jack). Connect a microphone to the MIC IN connector.

See your Microsoft

Windows

98 documentation for the location of sound application programs such as mixers and volume control.

You can control the sound coming from the external speakers and the computer's integrated speakers with the volume control dial. You can also use the keyboard to adjust

the volumes. Press

to decrease the volume. Press

to increase the volume.

Keyboard, Mouse, and Keypad

You can connect a keyboard with a standard connector to the

PS/2

connector on the computer by using an adapter available from Dell. You can use the integrated keyboard

even when an external keyboard is attached to the computer.

You can also connect a

USB

keyboard to the computer's USB port connector.

Connecting External Devices