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Dell Inspiron 8500 User Manual

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V I D E O

TV-

O U T

C O N NE C T O R

USB

C O NN E CT OR S

(2)

NE TWO R K

C O N NE C T O R

(RJ-45)

NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector.

To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network
connector.

Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects digital

audio capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter

cable. For more information, see page 76.

Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.

You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a

USB connector using the optional floppy-drive cable, as

shown below.

Connects the computer to a network. The green and yellow

lights next to the connector indicate activity for both wired

and wireless network communications.
For information on using the network adapter, see the online

network adapter documentation supplied with your

computer.