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15 Interesting Things about Facebook 2016

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Lets Discuss About Cloud Service


We are constantly being told that the future of computing lies in the cloud, and bit-by-bit but surely we’re seeing a lot of our data and information being stored somewhere other than on our physical devices. You might use your phone to take a photo, but instead of saving it solely in the memory of the device, you’ll upload it to a cloud server, letting you get fast access to it on a number of different devices wherever you’ve got a connection to the internet. It means we’re not worried about running out of space on our SD cards, and that a lost device/gadget doesn’t mean a loss of irreplaceable pictures and other files. Making the best use of cloud services can be challenging, so take these tips into consideration.

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Make sure you don’t use the same login details for all of your cloud services, because if one of them becomes compromised they all will be. Change your passwords often to keep your data safe and you’ll be fine. Also, from time to time, check which apps you have connected to your cloud accounts, and revoke the ones you no longer use.
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Look for special deals that will get you more storage. Dropbox usually offers extra storage for filling in a questionnaire, and there are phones that come with free cloud storage too. Shop around to make sure you’re getting the best deal.

Setting a sync time for when you’re asleep is a good idea, especially if you’re at home. Then you can use your Wi-fi connection to make sure your folders and files are up to date when you wake up in the morning.
Delete files from your phone or tablet that are stored in the cloud, that way you’re not using up space unnecessarily. And keep your cloud folders clean too, especially if you have limited space, otherwise you could find your uploads stalling. Also, consider roaming charges if you’re going overseas and intend to take lots of photos. 

You should turn off automatic uploads, otherwise you might end up with a huge bill when you get home. In these tutorials we’re going to look at some more advanced cloud techniques that let you really get to grips with using your Samsung device to connect to the cloud. With stronger mobile data connections on the rise, and Wi-fi hotspots becoming more readily available, there’s never been a better time to start using the cloud, and if you follow the hints and tips in this tutorial, you can be sure that you’re making the most out of the vast possibilities cloud storage can offer Android users.

How to save your contacts to the cloud right now
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Find your account
Head to Settings and scroll down to find the Google account tab. Tap on this, then select which of your Google accounts you want to sync the contacts to and tap on it to go straight to the sync settings.
Check the right box
Make sure the box next to contacts is ticked. This means your contacts are being synced with the rest of the content that you’ve got set to sync to your Google account. Now go to your contacts.
Sort out your contacts
Ensure your contacts are merged with your Google account as well. Open Settings and tap on Merge with Google. Choose the right account and when you buy a new phone your contacts will be waiting for you.

Check out the best cloud storage service.
The best cloud storage service depends on your need. Dropbox is one of the most popular, and it lets you share items easily across multiple devices. It’s simple to use too, so it’s a good bet for beginners.
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CloudMagic lets you search across multiple cloud services
Right now you’re probably signed up to multiple cloud services, some of them without even knowing it. A lot of phones come with a Dropbox account, you’ll have a Google Drive account if you’ve got a Google account and a SkyDrive account if you have an MSN account. Keeping control of the content spread across these different services can be a bit of a nightmare. That’s where CloudMagic comes in. With one search you can find files across a huge number of services.

Find files in the cloud
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? Set up your accounts
After you’ve downloaded and installed the app from the Play Store you need to create a CloudMagic account, then set about entering the details for the various cloud services you want to be able to access. This is as simple as finding the right one and entering your details.


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? Have a search
Once you have connected the accounts that you want to connect, you can search for any files, emails or other information by typing it in to the search bar at the top of the screen. This will trawl through the various services you have linked to find
relevant content.

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 ? Add a filter
Tapping on the button on the bottom-left of the screen lets you add some filters to your search. If you know it’s a file you’re after, rather than a contact or an event,  you can set CloudMagic to only search for files and documents, for example. Tap again to turn it off.


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? Extra security
Obviously that’s quite a lot of information to have in one place on your device, so it’s handy that you can set up a passcode system, as well as a login password, to protect your data. Go to the Settings menu, then tap Passcode lock to set one up that suits you.


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Sync files between cloud services
FolderSync is a great way to manage uploading your files to a variety of different cloud services. It gives you greater control of how your files are moved around, and glad to support with task manager apps it means you can set times to sync your content with cloud services. You can easily make / set up linked folders to exchange content between your devices, and the easy-to-use UI means you are always on high level of your various files and services. With the help of this article will show you, how to get started with an app, configuration/setting up your accounts and using FolderSync (£1.95/$2.95) to start taking control of your cloud services. There’s a free version of the app too, so if you’re unsure whether FolderSync is for you, we suggest you download that first. It lacks some functionality, but it’s a good introduction to how much easier things are with the app installed. You can unlock additional feature by upgrading. Once you’ve downloaded the app, it’s time to get started by logging in to all of your various cloud accounts.
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Manage multiple services
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1: Set~up accounts
First of all sign in to your favorite cloud service, now Tap Accounts, then go bottom of the screen and Tap on button. Define your folder name and then add your login details, now youre good to go. After this process you will be able to add more extra services, now or when you want to sign up this service in future.

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2: Add more
If you want to add more accounts for the other services you can repeat the steps. Keep in your mind that the free version will allow you to add only two accounts. If you want more than two accounts you must pay for get full version of this app.
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3: Link your folders
Now you can set up a folderpair. By using folderpair service, you will share items easily between a local folder on your device and a folder in the selected cloud service. You’ll need to give it a recognizable name, and select the folders in both locations that you want to pair up.

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4: Create local folder
It’s worth creating a unique local folder to store all of your items in. For doing this you need to Add Tap button when youre selecting a folder, then define a name of your folder, now you are ready to pair it with the cloud service. Go back to the folderpair menu to complete the job.

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5: Set up schedule
Now you can set when you want your folderpair to sync together and which way. The Tap sync interval is to choose that how often the sync should arise. How files should be handled, you use the other options. When you’re happy, tap the disk in the top-right to save.



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I’ve Got 99 facts about Boys and Girls !!


I’ve got 99 facts !!


1. Guys don’t actually look after good-looking girls. they prefer neat and presentable girls.


2. Guys hate other flirts.


3. A guy can like you for a minute, and then forget you afterwards.


4. When a guy says he doesn’t understand you, it simply means you’re not thinking the way he is.


5. Are you doing something?” or “Have you eaten already?” are the first usual questions a guy asks on the phone just to get out from stammering.


6. Guys may be flirting around all day but before they go to sleep, they always think about the girl they truly care about.


7. When a guy really likes you, he’ll disregard all your bad characteristics


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8. Guys go crazy over a girl’s smile.


9. Guys will do anything just to get the girl’s attention.


10. Guys hate it when you talk about your ex-boyfriend.


11. When guys want to meet your parents. Let them. …….dont think so


12. Guys want to tell you many things but they can’t. And they have one habit to gain courage and spirit to tell you many things and it is drinking! but do not generalise


13. Guys cry!!!


14. Don’t provoke the guy to heat up. Believe me. He will.


15. Guys can never dream and hope too much.


16. Guys usually try hard to get the girl who has dumped them, and this makes it harder for them to accept their defeat.


17. When you touch a guy’s heart, there’s no turning back.


18. Giving a guy a hanging message like “You know what?!..uh…never mind!” would make him jump to a conclusion that is far from what you are thinking.


19. Guys go crazy when girls touch their hands……yeh rite – Whatever.


20. Guys are good flatterers when courting but they usually stammer when they talk to a girl they really like.


21. When a guy makes a prolonged “umm” or makes any excuses when you’re asking him to do you a favor, he’s actually saying that he doesn’t like you and he can’t lay down the card for you.


22. When a girl says “no”, a guy hears it as “try again tomorrow”. So true.


23. You have to tell a guy what you really want before he gets the message clearly.


. Guys hate gays!


25. Guys love their moms.


26. A guy would sacrifice his money for lunch just to get you a couple of roses.


27. A guy often thinks about the girl who likes him. But this doesn’t mean that the guy likes her.


28. You can never understand him unless you listen to him.


29. If a guy tells you he loves you once in a lifetime. He does.


30. Beware. Guys can make gossips scatter through half of the face of the earth faster than girls can.


31. Like Eve, girls are guys’ weaknesses.


32. Guys are very open about themselves.


33. It’s good to test a guy first before you believe him. But don’t let him wait that long.


34. No guy is bad when he is courting


35. Guys hate it when their clothes get dirty. Even a small dot.


36. Guys really admire girls that they like even if they’re not that much pretty.


37. Your best friend, whom your boyfriend seeks help from about his problems with you may end up being admired by your boyfriend.


38. If a guy tells you about his problems, he just needs someone to listen to him. You don’t need to give advice…….very true.


39. A usual act that proves that the guy likes you is when he teases you.


40. A guy finds ways to keep you off from linking with someone else.


41. Guys love girls with brains more than girls in miniskirts. ……..sumtimes.


42. Guys try to find the stuffed toy a girl wants but would unluckily get the wrong one.


43. Guys virtually brag about anything.


44. Guys cannot keep secrets that girls tell them.


45. Guys think too much.


46. Guys’ fantasies are unlimited.


47. Girls’ height doesn’t really matter to a guy but her weight does!……very true.


48. Guys tend to get serious with their relationship and become too possessive. So watch out girls!!!


49. When a girl makes the boy suffer during courtship, it would be hard for him to let go of that girl.


50. It’s not easy for a guy to let go of his girlfriend after they broke up especially when they’ve been together for 3 years or more.


51. You have to tell a guy what you really want before getting involved with that guy.


52. A guy has to experience rejection, because if he’s too-good-never-been-busted, never been in love and hurt, he won’t be matured and grow up.


53. When an unlikable circumstance comes, guys blame themselves a lot more than girls do. They could even hurt themselves physically.


54. Guys have strong passion to change but have weak will power.


55. Guys are tigers in their peer groups but become tamed P**** with their girlfriends…..sumtimes depends wen they want sumat.


56. When a guy pretends to be calm, check if he’s sweating. You’ll probably see that he is nervous.


57. When a guy says he is going crazy about the girl. He really is.


58. When a guy asks you to leave him alone, he’s just actually saying, “Please come and listen to me”……sumtimes.


59. Guys don’t really have final decisions.


60. When a guy loves you, bring out the best in him.


61. If a guy starts to talk seriously, listen to him….very important.


62. If a guy has been kept shut or silent, say something.


63. Guys believe that there’s no such thing as love at first sight, but court the girls anyway and then realize at the end that he is wrong.


64. Guys like femininity not feebleness.


65. Guys don’t like girls who punch harder than they do.


66. A guy may instantly know if the girl likes him but can never be sure unless the girl tells him.


67. A guy would waste his time over video games and football, the way a girl would do over her romance novels and make-ups.


68. Guys love girls who can cook or bake. ….they love u regardless.


69. Guys like girls who are like their moms. No kidding!……true but only wen the guys are ready 2be settled down.


70. A guy has more problems than you can see with your naked eyes.


71. A guy’s friend knows everything about him. Use this to your advantage.


72. Don’t be a snob. Guys may easily give up on the first sign of rejection.


73. Don’t be biased. Try loving a guy without prejudice and you’ll be surprised.


74. Girls who bathe in their eau de perfumes do more repelling than attracting guys.


75. Guys are more talkative than girls are especially when the topic is about girls.


76. Guys don’t comprehend the statement “Get lost” too well.


77. Guys really think that girls are strange and have unpredictable decisions but still love them more.


78. When a guy gives a crooked or pretentious grin at your jokes, he finds them offending and he just tried to be polite.


79. Guys don’t care about how shiny their shoes are unlike girls.


80. Guys tend to generalize about girls but once they get to know them, they’ll realize they’re wrong.


81. Any guy can handle his problems all by his own. He’s just too stubborn to deal with it.


82. Guys find it so objectionable when a girl swears.


83. Guys’ weakest point is at the knee.


84. When a problem arises, a guy usually keeps himself cool but is already thinking of a way out.


85. When a guy is conscious of his looks, it shows he is not good at fixing things.


86. When a guy looks at you, either he’s amazed by you or he’s criticizing you.


87. When you catch him cheating on you and he asks for a second chance, give it to him. But when you catch him again and he asks for another chance, ignore him.


88. If a guy lets you go, he really loves you.


89. If you have a boyfriend, and your boy best friend always glances at you and it obviously shows that he is jealous whenever you’re with your boyfriend, all I can say is your boy best friend loves you more than your boyfriend does.


90. Guys learn from experience not from the romance books that girls read and take as their basis of experience.


91. You can tell if a guy is really hurt or in pain when he cries in front of you!


92. If a guy suddenly asks you for a date, ask him first why.


93. When a guy says he can’t sleep if he doesn’t hear your voice even just for one night, hang up. He also tells that to another girl. He only flatters you and sometimes makes fun of you.


94. You can truly say that a guy has good intentions if you see him praying sometimes.


95. Guys seek for advice not from a guy but from a girl.


96. Girls are allowed to touch boys’ things. Not their hair!


97. If a guy says you’re beautiful, that guy likes you.


98. Guys hate girls who overreact. ……sumtimes.


99. Guys love you more than you love them IF they are serious in your relationships.


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Dell™ OptiPlex™ About Your Small Desktop Computer Guide

Front View

1

front-panel door

Open the door to use the front-panel connectors.

2

headphone connector

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.

3

USB 2.0 connectors (2)

Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" for more information about booting to a USB device).

It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

4

CD/DVD drive eject button

Press to eject a CD or DVD from the drive.

5

floppy-drive eject button

Press to eject a floppy disk from the floppy drive.

6

floppy-drive activity light

The floppy drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the floppy drive. Wait until this light turns off before you remove the floppy disk from the drive.

7

hard-drive activity light

The hard drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on when a device such as your CD player is operating.

8

power button

Press to turn on the computer.

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn off the computer by pressing the power button for 6 seconds or longer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.

NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown.

9

power light

The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states:

    • No light — The computer is turned off. (S4, S5, or mechanical OFF)
    • Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state.
    • Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving state. (S1 or S3)
    • Blinking or solid amber — See "Power Problems."

To exit from a power-saving state, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. For more information about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, see "Power Management."

See "Diagnostic Lights" for a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer.

10

front-panel door

Open the door to use the front-panel connectors.


Back View

1

back panel connectors

Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector.

2

security cable slot

Use a security cable with the slot to help secure your computer.

3

padlock ring

Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover.

4

card slots

Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.

5

voltage selection switch (may not be available on all computers)

Your computer is equipped with either an auto-sensing voltage selector or a manual voltage selection switch. Computers with an auto-sensing voltage selector do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and can automatically detect the correct operating voltage.

To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.

NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V.

Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.

6

power connector

Insert the power cable.

1

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."

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.
  • Yellow — A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (or 1000-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 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.

4

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.

5

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, use the connector on the card.

6

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, use the connector on the card.

7

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.

8

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, or for bootable USB devices.

9

diagnostic lights

Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights."

10

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.

11

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."


Inside Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board.

1

hard drive

6

padlock ring

2

chassis intrusion switch

7

heat sink and blower assembly

3

internal speaker

8

system board

4

power supply

9

floppy drive

5

card cage

10

CD/DVD drive


System Board Components

1

RTC reset jumper (RTCRST)

14

front-panel audio cable connector (FRONTAUDIO)

2

power connector (POWER)

15

line-in, line-out, and microphone connectors (AUDIO)

3

floppy drive connector (DSKT)

16

network connector (NIC) and USB connector (USB2)

4

battery socket (BATTERY)

17

USB connectors (USB1)

5

internal speaker (SPEAKER)

18

diagnostic lights (DIAG LED)

6

front-panel connector (FRONT PANEL)

19

serial port connector (SER1) and video connector (VGA)

7

CD/DVD drive connector (IDE)

20

parallel port connector (PAR)

8

serial ATA drive 0 connector (SATA0)

21

power connector (12VPOWER)

9

standby power light (AUX_PWR)

22

processor connector (CPU)

10

memory module connectors (DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, DIMM4)

23

heat-sink/blower retention pad

11

PCI Express x16 connector (PEG)

24

fan connector (FAN)

12

PCI riser connector (PCI2)

25

serial port 2 connector (SER_PS2)

13

CD drive analog audio cable connector for optional analog audio cable (CD_IN)

26

password jumper (PSWD)


Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTE: Place your computer on a soft surface to prevent scratching the top cover.

Your computer can be used in either a vertical or horizontal position.

To use the computer in a vertical position, you must attach the computer stand:

  1. Place the computer on its right side so that the drive bays are at the bottom.

  2. Fit the stand onto what was the left side of the computer:

    1. Position the stand as shown in the following illustration by aligning the large round hole in the stand with the securing button on the side of the cover and aligning the captive screw in the stand with the screw hole in the cover.

    1. When the stand is in place, tighten the thumbscrew.

  3. Rotate the computer so that the stand is at the bottom and the drives are at the top.



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Dell™ OptiPlex™ About Your Tower Computer Guide

Front View

1

CD/DVD-drive eject button

Press to eject a CD or DVD from the drive.

2

hard-drive activity light

The hard drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on when a device such as your CD player is operating.

3

front-panel door

Open the door to use the front panel connectors.

NOTE: The front door is removable; if you remove it or accidentally knock it off its hinges, it snaps back in place. For instructions on how to reattach the door, see "Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms."

4

front air vents

The front air vents help cool the inside of your computer.

5

headphone connector

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.

6

USB 2.0 connectors (2)

Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" for more information on booting to a USB device).

It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

7

power button

Press to turn on the computer.

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn off the computer by pressing the power button for 6 seconds or longer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.

NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown.

8

power light

The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states:

  • No light — The computer is turned off (S4, S5, or mechanical OFF)
  • Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state
  • Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving state (S1 or S3)
  • Blinking or solid amber — See "Power Problems"

To exit from a power-saving state, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. For more information about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, see "Power Management."

See "Diagnostic Lights" for a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer.

9

floppy-drive activity light

The floppy drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the floppy drive. Wait until this light turns off before you remove the floppy disk from the drive.

10

floppy-drive eject button

Press to eject a floppy disk from the floppy drive.


Back View

1

power connector

Insert the power cable.

2

voltage selection switch (may not be available on all computers)

Your computer is equipped with either an auto-sensing voltage selector or a manual voltage selection switch. Computers with an auto-sensing voltage selector do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and can automatically detect the correct operating voltage.

To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.

NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V.

Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.

3

back panel connectors

Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector.

4

card slots

Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.

1

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."

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.
  • Yellow — A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (or 1000-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 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.

4

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.

5

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, use the connector on the card.

6

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, use the connector on the card.

7

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.

8

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, or for bootable USB devices.

9

diagnostic lights

Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights."

10

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.

11

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."


Inside Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board.

1

hard drive

6

heat sink and blower assembly

2

internal speaker

7

power supply

3

chassis intrusion switch

8

floppy drive

4

system board

9

CD/DVD drive

5

padlock ring and security cable slot


System Board Components

1

power connector (POWER)

15

line-in, line-out, and microphone connectors (AUDIO)

2

RTC reset jumper (RTCRST)

16

network connector (NIC) and USB connector (USB2)

3

floppy drive connector (DSKT)

17

USB connectors (USB1)

4

internal speaker (SPEAKER)

18

diagnostic lights (DIAG LED)

5

CD/DVD drive connector (IDE)

19

serial port connector (SER1) and video connector (VGA)

6

front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL)

20

parallel port connector (PAR)

7

serial ATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3)

21

power connector (12VPOWER)

8

standby power light (AUX_PWR)

22

processor connector (CPU)

9

battery socket (BATTERY)

23

heat-sink/blower retention pad

10

PCI Express x16 connector (PEG)

24

fan connector (FAN)

11

PCI connectors (PCI0, PCI1, PCI2)

25

serial port 2 connector (SER_PS2)

12

PCI Express x1 connector (PE1)

26

memory module connectors (DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, DIMM4)

13

CD drive analog audio cable connector for optional analog audio cable (CD_IN)

27

password jumper (PSWD)

14

front-panel audio cable connector (FRONTAUDIO)


Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms

To prevent damage to your computer, the front-panel door is designed to "break away" if it is lifted up too far. If the front-panel door is open and it is pushed inward too hard, the hinge arms may also break away (the hinge arms are loose when they are detached).

Reattaching the Hinge Arms

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
  1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."

  2. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet.

  3. Remove the front-panel door by gently snapping it off the two hinge arms.

  4. Remove the front-panel insert above the door bay area by pulling the bottom of the insert with your fingers.

1

front-panel insert

2

use fingers to pull here

  1. Lift both hinge arms to the horizontal position.

  2. Use the two view slots to align the pivot bar with the two pivot-bar slots.

1

pivot-bar slots (2)

2

pivot bar

3

hinge arms (2) in horizontal position

4

view slots (2)

NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
  1. Pull the arms toward you until they snap into position.

If the hinge arms do not snap back into position on the first attempt, slightly reposition the arms and try again.

  1. After the hinge arms snap into position, lower and raise the arms two or three times to properly seat them.

  2. Reattach the front-panel insert.

  3. Reconnect the computer power cable to the electrical outlet.

  4. Reattach the front door.

Reattaching the Front Door

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
  1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."

  2. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet.

  3. Lower the hinge arms to the vertical position.

  4. Align the two clips on the inside of the front door with the two hinge arms.

  5. Press inward on the front door until it clips to both hinge arms.

1

hinge arms (2) in vertical position

2

front-panel door

3

front-door clips (2)



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