Users Guide

Mini Tower Computer: Dell OptiPlex 320 User's Guide
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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 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.
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 adapter 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
This light flashes yellow 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 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.
6 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.
7 microphone
connector
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.
8 USB 2.0
connectors
(4)
Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected,
such as printers and keyboards.
9 video
connector
Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector.