Dell OptiPlex GX620 Quick Reference Guide - Page 16

User's Guide, If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable - video card

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3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light 5 line-in connector 6 line-out connector 7 microphone connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 9 video connector 10 serial 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. This 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. 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. 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. 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. Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into any of the USB connectors. Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector. NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will be covered by a cap. Connect your monitor to the connector on the graphics card. Do not remove the cap. NOTE: If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that came with your computer. Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. The default designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for serial connector 2. For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your online User's Guide. 16 Quick Reference Guide

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Quick Reference Guide
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 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.
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 (6)
Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick,
and computer speakers into any of the USB connectors.
9
video connector
Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector.
NOTE:
If you purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will be covered by
a cap. Connect your monitor to the connector on the graphics card. Do not remove
the cap.
NOTE:
If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable
that came with your computer.
10
serial connector
Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. The default
designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for serial connector 2.
For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your online
User’s Guide
.