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Controls and Lights: Dell Dimension 4550 Series

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Controls and Lights

Dell™ Dimension™ 4550 Series

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Front View

 

CD Headphone Connector

Use the CD audio connector to attach headphones to the CD drive.

CD Volume Control Dial

Move the dial to adjust the volume of your audio CD.

CD Activity Light

The CD activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD drive.

CD Drive Eject Button

Press this button to eject your CD from the CD drive.

Floppy Drive Eject Button*

Press this button to eject a disk from the floppy drive.

(On computers with an optional floppy drive.)

Floppy Drive Light*

The floppy drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the floppy drive.

(On computers with an optional floppy drive.)

Hard-Drive Light

The hard-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to your hard drive.

Power Button

Press the power button to turn on the computer.

NOTICE: To turn off your computer, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown rather than pressing the power button. Otherwise, you may lose data.

Service Tag

HINT: Express Service may not be available in some countries.

This label lists your computer's service tag and your Express Service Code (if applicable). If you call Dell technical support, use your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the correct support personnel. The Dell technical support staff will ask for your service tag.

Headphone Connector

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most speakers for listening to all sounds in your computer, including your CD player and system sounds such as beeps.

HINT: To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to "break away" if it is lifted up too far. For instructions on how to reattach the door, see "Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms."

USB Connectors

NOTICE: This computer supports the use of a USB hub. However, do not connect two or more USB hubs to a USB connector. Doing so may cause the computer to unexpectedly reboot.
HINT: If you attach a USB device that was not included in your original computer order, you may need to install a specific driver to make the device work. Check the documentation that came with the device or contact the USB device manufacturer for more information.

For quick connections, it is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for USB devices such as digital cameras, gaming controllers, and scanners. Use the back-panel USB connectors for USB devices that are seldom disconnected, such as USB mouse and keyboard devices.


Back View

Power Connector

Plug one end of your computer power cable into the power connector, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.

Voltage Selection Switch

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. For Japan, 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.

Keyboard Connector

If you have a standard keyboard, plug the keyboard into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.

USB Connectors

NOTICE: This computer supports the use of a USB hub. However, do not connect two or more USB hubs to a USB connector. Doing so may cause the computer to unexpectedly reboot.
HINT: If you attach a USB device that was not included in your original computer order, you may need to install a specific driver to make the device work. Check the documentation that came with the device or contact the USB device manufacturer for more information.

For quick connections, it is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for USB devices such as digital cameras, gaming controllers, and scanners. Use the back-panel USB connectors for USB devices that are seldom disconnected, such as USB mouse and keyboard devices.

Serial Connector

Connect a serial device, like a handheld device, to the serial connector.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Video Connector

Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue video connector.

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.

Mouse Connector

Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector.


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