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cover release latch
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Use this latch to remove the cover. See Removing the Computer Cover.
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Service Tag
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Use to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call support.
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FlexBay drive
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Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader.
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CD or DVD activity light
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The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive.
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CD or DVD eject button
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Press to eject a disk from the CD or DVD drive.
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microphone connector
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Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.
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headphone connector
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Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.
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LAN activity light
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This light indicates that a LAN (Local Area Network) connection is established.
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diagnostic lights (4)
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Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. For more information, see Diagnostic Lights.
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USB 2.0 connectors (2)
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Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices. See System Setup Options 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.
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power button
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Press to turn on the computer.
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NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. |
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hard-drive activity light
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The hard drive activity 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 a CD player is operating.
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vents
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To ensure adequate cooling, do not block any of the vents.
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NOTICE: Ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any object near these vents. |
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NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust-free to ensure that the system is adequately ventilated. Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to the system. |
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link integrity light
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- 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.
- Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
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network adapter connector
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NOTICE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.
Use the 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, and then connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached.
On computers with an additional network connector card, use the connectors on the card and on the back of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as a separate intra- and extranet).
NOTE: 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
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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.
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surround sound connector
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Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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line-in connector
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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.
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line-out/headphone connector
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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.
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microphone connector
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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, use the connector on the card.
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center/subwoofer LFE connector
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Use the (orange) center/subwoofer connector to attach a center speaker or a single subwoofer.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
NOTE: 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.
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side surround sound connector
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Use the (gray) side surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. The side-surround output provides enhanced surround audio for computers with 7.1 speakers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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USB 2.0 connectors (4) (rear quad)
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Use the back, rear-quad USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
NOTE: It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks, cameras, or bootable USB devices.
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VGA video connector
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If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the computer.
NOTE: If your computer has an add-in video card, connect your monitor to the add-in card's video connector.
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