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cover release latch
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Use this latch to remove the cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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2
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CD or DVD activity light
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The CD or DVD drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the CD or DVD drive.
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3
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CD or DVD eject button
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Press the CD or DVD eject button to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive.
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4
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FlexBay drives (2)
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Can contain an optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader.
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5
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vents
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For adequate cooling, do not block any of the vents.
NOTICE: Ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any object near the vents.
NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust-free to ensure that the system is adequately ventilated. Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to the system.
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6
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USB 2.0 connectors (2)
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Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. For more information on booting to a USB device see System Setup Options.
NOTE: It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
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power button
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Press the power button to turn on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.
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hard-drive activity light
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The hard-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light may also be on when a device such as a CD player is operating.
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9
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diagnostic lights (4)
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Use the sequence of the diagnostic lights to help you troubleshoot a problem with your computer (see Diagnostic Lights).
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10
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headphone connector
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Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.
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11
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microphone connector
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Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.
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12
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Service Tag
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Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or contact support.
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link integrity light
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- Green A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer.
- Orange A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer.
- Yellow A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the computer.
- Off The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
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2
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network adapter connector
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NOTICE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.
Use the network adapter connector to attach your computer to a network or broadband device. Connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack or your network or broadband device, and then connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached.
On computers with an additional network connector card, use the connectors on the card and on the back of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as a separate intra- and extranet).
NOTE: It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.
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3
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network activity light
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Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.
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4
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USB 2.0 connectors (2) (rear dual)
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Use the back, rear-dual USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
NOTE: It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks, cameras, or bootable USB devices.
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5
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USB 2.0 connectors (4) (rear quad)
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Use the back, rear-quad USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
NOTE: It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks, cameras, or bootable USB devices.
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6
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surround sound connector
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Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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7
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line-in connector
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Use the (blue) line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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8
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line-out/headphone connector
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Use the (green) line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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9
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microphone connector
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Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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10
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center/subwoofer LFE connector
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Use the (orange) center/subwoofer connector to attach a center speaker or a single subwoofer.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
NOTE: The LFE (Low Frequency Effects) Audio channel, found in digital surround sound audio schemes, carries only low frequency information of 80 Hz and below. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to provide extremely low bass extension. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in the surround sound setup.
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side surround sound connector
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Use the (gray) side surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. The side-surround output provides enhanced surround audio for computers with 7.1 speakers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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S/PDIF connector
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Use the S/PDIF connector to transmit digital audio without going through an analog audio conversion process.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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