display —
For more information about your display, see Using the Display.
device status lights
Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.
Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.
NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing.
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the
light operates as follows:
Solid green: The battery is charging.
Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.
Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is not available to charge the battery).
If the computer is running on a battery, the
light operates as follows:
Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).
Flashing orange: The battery charge is low.
Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low.
keyboard —
The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Using the Keyboard.
touch pad —
Provides the functionality of a mouse (see Touch Pad).
display latch —
Keeps the display closed.
speaker —
To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts (see Key Combinations").
touch pad buttons —
Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when you use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display (see Touch Pad).
keyboard status lights
The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
Turns on when wireless devices are enabled.
Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable Bluetoothwireless technology or other wireless devices, press <Fn><F2>.
NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns on only if Bluetooth wireless technology is installed on your computer.
For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth wireless technology.
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
power button —
Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see Power Management Modes).
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button.
If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take several seconds).
security cable slot —
Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer (see Security Cable Lock).
IEEE 1394 Connector —
Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.
PC Card/ExpressCard slot —
Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter, or an ExpressCard (with a PCMCIA adapter). The computer ships with a blank installed in the slot to prevent foreign matter from entering the computer interior when a card is not installed (see Card Types).
infrared sensor —
Lets you transfer files from your computer to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections. When you receive your computer, the sensor is disabled. You can use the system setup program (see System Setup Program) to enable the sensor. For information on transferring data, see Windows Help, the Help and Support Center, or the documentation that came with your infrared-compatible device.
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
modem connector (RJ-11)
If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer (see Finding Information).
network connector (RJ-45)
NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector.
Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections.
For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer.
Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device.
video connector
Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
AC adapter connector
Connects an AC adapter to the computer.
The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.
CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable.
air vents —
The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
memory module/modem/WLAN Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover —
Covers the compartment that contains one memory module, the modem, the WLAN Mini-Card, and the coin-cell battery.
battery-bay latch release —
Release the battery.
battery charge gauge/health gauge —
Provides information on the battery charge (see Checking the Battery Charge).
battery —
When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see Using a Battery).
docking-device connector —
Lets you attach your computer to a docking device. See the Dell documentation that came with your docking device for more information.
NOTICE: Your computer features Undock & Go™ technology that allows you to undock your computer without going into standby mode. Because the computer may not automatically go into standby mode when it is undocked, be sure the settings in the Power Options control panel do not prohibit the computer from going into standby mode. If you change the Power Options control panel to prohibit the computer from going into standby mode, you greatly increase the chances of causing your battery to wear down quickly or causing your computer to overheat.
air vents —
The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the fan air vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
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