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6USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see system setup for more information on booting to a USB device).

 

 

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

Press to turn on the computer.

 

 

NOTE: The power button can also be used to wake the computer or to place it into a

 

 

power-saving state. See "Power Management" for more information.

 

 

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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power light

The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different 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 state.

 

 

• Blinking or solid amber — See "Power Problems."

 

 

To exit from a power-saving state, 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 states and exiting from a power-saving state, see

 

 

"Power Management."

 

 

See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37 for a description of light codes that can help

 

 

you troubleshoot problems with your computer.

 

 

 

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diagnostic lights (4)

Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the

 

 

diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37.

 

 

 

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microphone connector

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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headphone connector

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones.

 

 

 

12

network link light

The network link light is on when a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps,

 

 

100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer.

 

 

 

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Quick Reference GuideAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Contents Finding Information Click User’s and system guides and click User’s guides Service Tag and Microsoft Windows LicenseWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates Click the topic that describes your problemShip with your computer Operating System CD. See your User’s Guide forOptional Drivers System you orderedConnect the keyboard and the mouse PS/2 Setting Up Your Computer Tower OrientationPS/2 or Product Information GuideQuick Reference Guide One VGA adapter For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Line OUT Connect the powerConnect the keyboard and the 1 mouse Setting Up Your Computer Desktop OrientationConnect the modem or Network cable VGA adapter For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Guide Install additional software or devicesFront View Tower Orientation About Your Computer No light The computer is turned off Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving state Computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown InformationBack View Tower Orientation Front View Desktop Orientation Blinking or solid amber See Power Problems Back View Desktop Orientation Back-Panel ConnectorsComputer Green a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps networkQuick Reference Guide Inside View B l e C o l o r s Device Color System Board ComponentsLocating Your User’s Guide Removing the Computer Cover To access the User’s Guide from your hard driveTo access your User’s Guide from the Dell Support website Cover latch release Computer cover Hinge tabs Caring for Your ComputerCreating a Restore Point Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting Tips Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Using the Last Known Good ConfigurationDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Beep Codes Before You Start TestingLight Pattern Problem Description Diagnostic LightsError Messages Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Removing a card not the graphics If the problem still exists, install aIf the problem persists or Determine if a conflict exists byThat your computer is successfully ConnectorReplacement.For instructions on Modules are installedEnsure that no special memory Reinstall the memory modulesSystem setup and may not indicate a ProblemHow Do Solution Frequently Asked QuestionsSystem Information Label Quick Reference Guide Index IndexIndex
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