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available on all

computers)

and can automatically detect the correct operating voltage.

To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection

switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC

power available in your location.

NOTICE:

The voltage selection switch must be set to the 115-V position

even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V.

Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated

to operate with the AC power available in your location.

6 power

connector

Insert the power cable.

1

serial

connector

Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. The

default designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for serial

connector 2.

For more information, see "System Setup Options."

2

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.

Yellow — A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps)

network and the computer.

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

network.

3

network

adapter

connector

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end

of a 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.

4

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.

5

line-in

connector

Use the blue line-in connector (available on computers with integrated sound)

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.