Press this button to launch the Dell Solution Center, where you can find
support and educational tools that Dell has installed on your computer. You
can reprogram the button to launch a program of your choice.
The track stick detects the pressure and movement of your finger for
moving the cursor on the display and, along with the track stick buttons,
provides full mouse functionality.
You can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, DVD drive, CD-
RW drive, Zip drive, second hard drive, second battery, or Dell TravelLite™
travel module in the modular bay.
This 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 works with the security cable slot in 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.
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 the interior components. Keep the
opening free from dust and other foreign particles.
Use this connector to attach your computer to the optional advanced port replicator. An advanced port replicator allows you to easily use an external keyboard, mouse, and monitor with your computer. It also includes a network connector 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.
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.
turns on when you press 
to enable the
numeric keypad.
turns on when you press 
to
enable the uppercase letter function.
turns on when you press 
to
enable the scroll lock function.
turns on when the computer is turned on and
blinks when the computer is in standby mode.
turns on when the computer reads data from
or writes data to the hard drive.
turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the
battery charge status. Indicator states include:
is flashing.
connector.
connector.
