Dell Dimension 9200c User Manual
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About Your Computer: Dell Dimension 9200C Service Manual
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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.
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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.
4
modem
connector
Use the modem connector to connect your computer to the Internet.
5
rear
surround
sound
connector
Use the black surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable
speakers.
6
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.
7
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.
8
microphone Use the pink connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or
musical input into a sound or telephony program.
On computers with a sound card, use the microphone connector on the card.
9
side
surround
sound
connector
Use the grey surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable
speakers.
10 center/LFE
connector
The LFE (Low Frequency Effects) Audio channel, found in digital surround
sound audio schemes, carries only low frequency information of 80 Hz and
below. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to provide extremely low bass
extension. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to
the main speakers in the surround sound setup.
11 S/PDIF
connector
This connector is used to transmit digital audio without going through an
analog audio conversion process.
12 VGA
connector
If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the
computer.
13 USB 2.0
connectors
(6)
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.
14 IEEE 1394
connector
Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.