Based on selections that you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of several different video controller configurations. To determine your computer's video controller configuration:
Click Start, and then click Help and Support.
Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information
and diagnose problems.
Under My Computer Information, select Hardware.
From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you can view the type of video controller installed in your computer, as well as the other hardware components.
camera indicator —
Indicates that the camera is turned on. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer may not include a camera.
camera —
Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer may not include a camera.
display latch —
Keeps the display closed.
display —
For more information about your display, see Using the Display.
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 (may take several seconds).
The blue lights located to the right of the keyboard indicate the following:
Power light – Turns on when you turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.
Hard-drive activity light – 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.
Battery status light – Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.
WiFi status light – Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see wireless switch).
Bluetooth® status light – Turns on when an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled.
NOTE: The internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. The
light turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your card.
To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the
icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio.
To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see wireless switch).
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the
light operates as follows:
Solid blue: The battery is charging.
Flashing blue: The battery is almost fully charged.
Off: The battery is adequately charged.
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 amber: The battery charge is low.
Solid amber: The battery charge is critically low.
touch pad —
Provides the functionality of a mouse (see Touch Pad).
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).
media control buttons —
Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback.
Mute the sound.
Play the previous track.
Turn the volume down.
Play the next track.
Turn the volume up.
Stop.
Play or pause.
Dell™ MediaDirect™ button —
Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see Using Dell MediaDirect™).
keyboard status lights
The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled.
Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled.
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
digital array microphones —
Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat.
security cable slot —
Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer (see Security Cable Lock).
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.
air vents —
The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. The computer turns the fan on when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
hard drive —
Stores software and data.
ExpressCard slot —
Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information see Using ExpressCards.
wireless switch —
When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your vicinity. You can also use it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology (see Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator).
NOTE: The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and the wireless switch is configured in the system setup program (BIOS) to control WiFi network connections.
optical drive —
For more information about the optical drive, see Using Multimedia.
eject button —
Press the eject button to open the optical drive.
8-in-1 memory card reader —
Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads the following digital memory cards:
Secure Digital (SD) memory card
SDIO card
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
xD-Picture Card
Hi Speed-SD
Hi Density-SD
IEEE 1394 connector —
Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.
video connector
Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
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.
USB connectors
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable.
USB connectors
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
AC adapter connector —
Attaches 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 on or off.
NOTE: Ensure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. A green LED light on the AC adapter indicates a proper connection.
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 help prevent damage to the cable.
modem connector (RJ-11)
Connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer.
left speaker —
To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or the mute button.
consumer IR sensor —
Receives the signal from the Dell travel remote controller for basic multimedia navigation control.
memory module/coin-cell battery cover —
Covers the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell battery. For additional information, see Adding and Replacing Parts.
right speaker —
To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or the mute button.
battery release latches —
Releases the battery (see Replacing the Battery for instructions).
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.
air vents —
The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. The computer turns the fan on when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
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light turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your card.
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