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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide

About Your Desktop Computer

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About Your Desktop Computer

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1	USB 2.0	Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer for devices that you
	connectors	connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB
	(2)	devices (see System Setup for more information about booting to a USB
		device).
		It is recommended that you use the USB connectors on the back panel
		for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and
		keyboards.
2	hard-drive	This light flickers when the hard drive is being accessed.
	activity light
3	power button	Press this button to turn on the computer.
		NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn off the computer by pressing
		the power button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.
		NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press
		the power button the computer will perform an operating system
		shutdown.
4	Dell badge	This badge can be rotated to match the orientation of your computer. To
		rotate the badge, place your fingers around the outside of the badge,
		press firmly, and turn the badge. You can also rotate the badge using
		the slot provided near the bottom of the badge.
5	power light	The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate
		different operating states:
		• No light — The computer is turned off.
		• Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state.
		• Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving mode.
		• Blinking or solid amber — See Power Problems
		To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the
		keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as a wake device in the
		Windows Device Manager. For more information about sleep modes and
		exiting from a power-saving mode, see Power Management.
		SeeSystem Lights" for a description of light codes that can help you
		troubleshoot problems with your computer.
6	diagnostic	Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on
	lights	the diagnostic code. For more information, see Diagnostic Lights.
7	LAN indicator	This light indicates that a LAN (local area network) connection is
	light	established.
8	headphone	Use the headphone connector to attach headphones.
	connector
9	floppy drive	Insert a floppy disk into this drive.