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).
Dell MediaDirect™ button —
Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see Using Dell MediaDirect™).
dual digital microphones —
Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat.
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
Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
xD-Picture Card
Hi Speed-SD
Hi Density-SD
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).
fingerprint reader —
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 more information, click Start®Programs®Fingerprint Reader Suite. There are four sub items in this folder.
User Enrollment - To enroll your fingerprint
Control Center - To access the Fingerprint Reader Suite settings
Fingerprint Tutorial - Guide to fingerprint scanning
Help - HTML-based help
For information on how to activate and use the security management software that controls the biometric reader, see Fingerprint Reader.
media control buttons —
Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback.
consumer IR —
A port on the front of the computer that allows certain software applications to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote.
Attach headphones to the
connector.
Attach a microphone to the
connector.
device status lights
The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.
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.
WiFi status light – Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see wireless On/Off switch).
Bluetooth® status light – Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled.
NOTE: The 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 On/Off 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.
volume control buttons —
Press these buttons to adjust the volume.
Eject
Play the next track or press and hold to fastforward within a track
Play the previous track or press and hold to rewind within a track
Mute
Stop
Turn the volume down
Play or pause
Turn the volume up
Left Side View
1
AC adapter connector
2
USB connector (2)
3
VGA connector
4
network connector (RJ-45)
5
HDMI connector
6
IEEE 1394a 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.
IEEE 1394a connector —
Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.
HDMI connector —
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio.
VGA 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.
Right Side View
1
ExpressCard slot
2
Wireless On/Off switch
3
Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
4
optical drive
5
USB connector
6
S-Video connector
7
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.
S-Video connector —
Connects your computer to a TV.
NOTE: The S-Video port does not support audio. You need to use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to an audio device.
security cable slot —
Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer (see Security Cable Lock).
wireless On/Off 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).
1
off : Disables wireless devices.
2
on : Enables wireless devices.
3
Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
DELL Wi-Fi Catcher™ network locator —
Push this button to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity (see Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator).
The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator has an LED that operates as follows:
Flashing blue: Searching for networks
Solid orange: Weak network found
Solid blue: Strong network found
Off: No signal found
Back View
1
battery
2
air vent
air vent —
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.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.
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.
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.
NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED is on when you turn on power.
Bottom View
1
battery
2
battery release latch
3
battery charge/health gauge
4
memory module compartment
5
wireless mini card compartment
memory module compartment —
Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. For additional information, see Memory.
wireless mini card compartment —
Compartment for WLAN, WWAN, and Flash Cache Module (FCM) Mini Cards (see Wireless Mini Cards).
battery —
When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see Using a Battery).
connector. 
connector.
light turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your card.
icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio.
light operates as follows:
light operates as follows:
