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.
Front View
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camera indicator
2
camera (optional)
3
display
4
media control buttons
5
keyboard
6
fingerprint reader (optional)
7
8-in-1 memory reader
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microphone connector
9
audio connectors
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touch pad buttons
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touch pad
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media direct button
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power button
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dual digital microphones(optional)
camera indicator —
Indicates that the camera is turned on. Based on configuration selections that you made when ordering your computer, your computer may not include a camera.
camera (optional) —
Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Based on configuration selections that you made when ordering your computer, your computer may not include a camera.
display —
For more information about your display, see Using the Display.
Helps to keep your Dell™ computer secure. When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your user identity. For information on how to activate and use the security management software that controls the biometric reader, see Fingerprint Reader (Optional).
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
microphone and audio connectors
Attach headphones to either
connector.
Attach a microphone to the
connector.
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. (For more information about using the touch pad, see Touch Pad.)
touch pad —
Provides the functionality of a mouse (see Touch Pad).
Dell™ MediaDirect™ Button —
Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect. For more information, see Using Dell MediaDirect™.
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).
dual digital microphones —
Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat.
device 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.
Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch. For details, see Right Side View.
Turns on when Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is enabled.
NOTE: The
light turns on only if you ordered Bluetooth Wireless Technology with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth Wireless Technology.
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 Right Side View).
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.
Left Side View
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AC adapter connector
2
video connector
3
network connector (RJ-45)
4
USB connector
5
HDMI connector
6
IEEE 1394 connector
7
hard drive
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.
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AC adapter port
2
AC adapter connector
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.
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 connector
Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
HDMI connector —
High-Definition Multimedia Interface connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio.
IEEE 1394 connector —
Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.
Hard Drive —
Stores software and data.
Right Side View
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ExpressCard slot
2
optical drive
3
USB connector
4
security cable slot
ExpressCard slot —
Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, see Using ExpressCards.
optical drive —
For more information about the optical drive, see Using Multimedia.
USB connector
Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
security cable slot —
Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer (see Security Cable Lock).
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Wireless On/Off Switch
2
LED indicator
3
Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
wireless On/Off switch —
When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless LAN (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. For information about Dell QuickSet, see Dell™ QuickSet. For information on how to scan for wireless networks in your vicinity, see Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator.
led indicator —
Lights up when your are connected to a WLAN.
Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Switch —
When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your vicinity. For more information, see Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator.
Back View
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battery
2
air vents
air vents —
The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
NOTE: 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.
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.
memory module/coin-cell battery compartment —
Covers the compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules and the coin-cell battery. For additional information, see Adding and Replacing Parts.
wireless mini-card compartment —
Compartment for WLAN, WWAN, or FCM Mini-Cards (see Wireless Mini-Cards).
, and then click Help and Support.
connector. 
connector.
light turns on only if you ordered Bluetooth Wireless Technology with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth Wireless Technology.
icon in the notification area, and then click 
light operates as follows:
light operates as follows:
