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A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2100

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A Tour of Your Computer

Dell™ Inspiron™ 2100

  Front View

  Left Side View

  Right Side View

  Back View

  Bottom View

  External Media Bay


Front View

Display Latch

This tab keeps the display locked in place when the display is closed.

Display

The computer has a color LCD.

Device Status Lights

The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:

  • The light labeled turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

  • The light labeled turns on when you press to enable the numeric keypad.

  • The light labeled turns on when you press to enable the uppercase letter function.

  • The light labeled turns on when you press to enable the scroll lock function.

NOTICE: To avoid data loss, never turn off the computer while the light labeled is flashing.

Microphone

The internal microphone allows you to record voice audio.

Touch Pad

The touch pad detects the position of your finger over a touch-sensitive area and provides the computer with full mouse functionality.

Touch Pad Buttons

These buttons correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse.

Status Lights

The lights below the display indicate the following:

  • The light labeled turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Indicator states include:

    • Solid green, which indicates that the battery is charging

    • Flashing green, which indicates that the battery charge cycle is complete

    • Flashing amber, which indicates that the battery charge is low

    • Solid amber, which indicates that the battery charge is critically low

  • The light labeled turns on when the computer is turned on.

Keyboard

The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key, , which supports the Windows operating systems. See the Tell Me How help file for information on your computer's supported key combinations.

Power Button

HINT: To turn off your computer, perform a Windows shutdown.

Press the power button to turn on the computer or to initiate standby mode. Depending on the computer's power management settings, pressing the power button may activate hibernate or shutdown mode instead.

If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (this may take several seconds).

Display-Close Button

When you close the display, this button activates a power conservation mode that you can select on the Microsoft Windows Power Options Properties window.

NOTICE: Do not press the display-close button with your finger.

Left Side View

Fan Exhaust

HINT: The computer turns on the fan only when the computer gets hot. It may run most of the time or very seldom, depending on your use of the computer. Because the fan spins at a high rate of speed, it may make a noise. This noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

The fan works with the air intakes to prevent the computer from overheating. When the computer gets hot, the small internal fan turns on and draws air through the air intakes to cool the computer. Hot air is expelled through the fan exhausts.

CAUTION: Do not push objects into or block the fan exhaust. Doing so can cause fire or damage the interior components. Keep the opening free from dust and other foreign particles.

Audio Connectors

  • Attach a microphone to the connector.

  • Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.

USB Connector

Use this connector to attach USB-compatible devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, or scanner to your computer.


Right Side View

Security Cable Slot

The slot lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Complete instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device.

NOTICE: Antitheft devices are of differing designs. Before you buy one, make sure it will work with the security cable slot in the computer.

Hard Drive

The hard drive reads and writes data on a hard disk.

PC Card Slot

The PC Card slot has one connector that supports various types of PC Cards, including modems and network cards. See the Tell Me How help file for more information on supported PC Cards and for installation and removal instructions.


Back View

Network Connector

Use this connector to connect the computer to a network.

HINT: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Do not plug a telephone line into the network connector.

Modem Connector

Use this connector to plug in the telephone line.

Video Connector

Use this connector to attach an external monitor to the computer.

Parallel Connector

Use this connector to attach a parallel device, such as a printer, to the computer.

External Media Bay Connector

Use this connector to connect the external media bay.

NOTICE: When you remove the media bay cable from the computer or a device, press in on the cable securing clips while pulling the cable connector straight out. Do not insert or pull out the connector at an angle.

AC Adapter Connector

Use this connector to attach an AC adapter to the computer.

HINT: Although the AC adapter works worldwide, power connectors vary among countries. Before using the AC adapter in a foreign country, you may need to obtain a new power cable designed for use with the electrical outlets in that country.

The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer either turned on or off.

NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, grasp the adapter cable connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable.

PS/2 Connector

Use this connector to attach PS/2-compatible devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad to your computer.

Air Intake

HINT: The computer turns on the fan only when the computer gets hot. It may run most of the time or very seldom, depending on your use of the computer. Because the fan spins at a high rate of speed, it may make a noise. This noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

The fan works with the air intake to prevent the computer from overheating. When the computer gets hot, the small internal fan turns on and draws air through the air intake to cool the computer. Hot air is expelled through the fan exhaust.

CAUTION: Do not push objects into or block the air intake. Doing so can cause fire or damage interior components. Keep the opening free from dust and other foreign particles.

Bottom View

Docking Connector

Use this connector to attach your computer to the optional port replicator. A port replicator allows you to easily use an external keyboard, mouse, and monitor with your computer. An advanced port replicator also includes a network adapter for connecting your computer to a network.

HINT: The port replicator may not be available in certain countries. Refer to the documentation that came with your port replicator for instructions on attaching external devices to the port replicator and connecting your computer to it.

Speaker

Your computer has an integrated speaker. Press the volume control buttons to adjust the speaker volume.

Battery Bay Latch

Slide the battery bay latch to the unlock position, causing the battery to pop up slightly on one side. While keeping the latch in the unlock position, pivot the battery up and out of the bay. Release the latch.

Battery Charge Gauge

To check the charge level, press the battery test button. The appropriate number of indicators lights up for a few seconds to indicate the amount of charge remaining in the battery.

Battery

The computer is shipped with a partially charged battery in the battery bay. Dell recommends that you connect an AC adapter to the computer and fully charge the battery as soon as possible after you unpack the computer.


External Media Bay

Your computer comes with a floppy drive installed in the external media bay. You can also install a CD drive, a DVD drive, or a CD-RW drive in the external media bay.

NOTICE: To avoid overheating the computer, do not place the external media bay close to the air intake or fan exhaust.
NOTICE: When a device is not inside the external media bay, the device is fragile and must be handled carefully to avoid damage. Do not press down on the device or place a heavy object on top of it. Place extra devices in a travel case to keep them free of dust and protected from liquids. Store devices in a safe place.

Before you remove a device from the external media bay, turn off the computer. After you install a device in the external media bay, reboot the computer so that the device is recognized by the operating system. See the Dell Solutions Guide that came with the computer for information on swapping devices without shutting down the computer.


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