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Dell Precision 370 User Manual

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1

parallel

connector

Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you

have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector.

NOTE:

The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the

computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured

to the same address. For more information, see "System Setup Options."

2

mouse

connector

Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn off the computer

and any attached devices before you connect a mouse to the computer. If you

have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector.

If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system,

the necessary mouse drivers have been installed on your hard drive.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps)

network and the computer.

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

network.

6

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 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.

7

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.

8

USB 2.0

connectors

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected,

such as printers and keyboards.