Dell Dimension 1100 Owner's Manual page 51

Dell dimension 1100: user guide
Hide thumbs Also See for Dimension 1100:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

4
line-in connector
5
network adapter
connector
6
cover latch
7
modem connector
8
card slots
9
USB 2.0 connectors (4)
10
microphone connector
11
line-out connector
12
keyboard connector
13
integrated video
connector
14
serial connector
15
voltage selection switch
16
power 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.
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.
Releases the cover from the computer. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 52.
(Optional) If you have a modem, connect a telephone cable to either of the modem
connectors. Do not connect the telephone cable to the network connector.
NOTE:
Not all modems have two connectors.
Access connectors for any installed PCI cards (three slots).
Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as
printers and keyboards.
It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you
connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices.
Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for
voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.
On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.
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.
If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you
have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.
If this connector has a protective cap over it, then your computer has the optional
video card installed. If this connector does not have a protective cap over it, plug the
cable from your monitor into the blue connector.
Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.
See the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for more
information.
Insert the power cable.
Removing and Installing Parts
51

Hide quick links:

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

This manual is also suitable for:

Dimension b110Dimension 1000

Table of Contents