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1
power connector
The connection for the power cable.
2
voltage selection switch (may not be
available on all computers)
Set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. See the safety
instructions in your Owner's Manual for additional information.
3
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.
4
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.
5
network adapter
Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the
other end of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into place.
Dell recommends the use of Category 5 wiring and connectors for our customers' networks.
6
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, the line-in connector is on the card.
7
video connector
Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue connector.
8
line-out connector
Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most
speakers with integrated amplifiers.
On computers with a sound card, the line-out connector is on the card.
9
microphone connector
Use the pink microphone connector (available on computers with integrated sound) 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.
10 USB 2.0 connectors (6)
Connect a USB device such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, or speaker system into any of the USB
connectors.
11 keyboard connector
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.
12 diagnostic lights (4)
Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. For more information,
see "
Diagnostic Lights
."
13 serial connector
Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.