2 Dell Inspiron Port Replicator I User’s GuideUse the following instructions to attach external devicesto the port replicator:1. Refer to Figure 1 to attach external devices to theappropriate connectors on the back of the portreplicator.NOTES: If the cable connector from the externaldevice has thumbscrews, be sure to tighten them toensure a proper connection.To connect the computer to a network, you mustinstall a network PC Card in your computer. Like-wise, to connect the computer to a small computersystem interface (SCSI) device, you must attach aSCSI PC Card to your computer. See “Using Inter-nal Devices” in your online Dell Inspiron 3000User’s Guide for information about using PC Cards.For detailed information on using external deviceswith your portable computer, see “Using ExternalDevices” in your online System User's Guide.2. Connect the external devices to their powersources, if applicable.Connecting the Computer to thePort ReplicatorUse the following instructions to connect your computerto the port replicator.1. Save all your work, and exit all applicationprograms.2. Shut down the computer.3. If you have not already done so, connect the ACadapter to the port replicator, and plug the ACpower cable into an AC power source.Figure 1. Attaching External Devices to the Port ReplicatorCAUTION: The connectors on the back of theport replicator are inverted (as viewed whilefacing the back of the port replicator). Beforeattaching any cables, verify that the connectorpins are aligned correctly to avoid damagingthe connectors.lock slotPS/2 mouse connectorkeyboard connectorspeakerMIDI/gameconnectordual USBconnectorserial connectorparallel connectormonitor connector line-out connectorline-in connectormicrophone connectorAC adapter connectorspeaker