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5.25-inch drive bay

Can contain an optical drive. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive.

2

5.25-inch drive bay

Can contain an optical drive. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive.

3

3.5-inch drive bay

Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional media card reader.

4USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see your online User’s Guide 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.

5

LAN indicator light

This light indicates that a LAN (local area network) connection is established.

6

diagnostic lights

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

 

 

diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 25.

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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. See "Before

 

 

You Begin" on page 13 for more information.

 

 

NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the

 

 

power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown.

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power light

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

 

 

operating modes:

 

 

• 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 your online User’s Guide.

 

 

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 your online User’s Guide.

 

 

See "System Lights" on page 24 for a description of light codes that can help you

 

 

troubleshoot problems with your computer.

9

hard-drive activity light

This light flickers when the hard drive is being accessed.

10

headphone connector

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.

11

microphone connector

Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone.

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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 GuideFebruary TJ021 Contents Contents Finding Information How to use Windows XP What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationClick the topic that describes your problem According to the operating system you orderedWhen you use Use the ServiceWhen contacting support Appropriate for your configuration, providing criticalMini Tower Computer Front View System ViewsYou Begin on page 13 for more information Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving modeNo light The computer is turned off Steady green The computer is in a normal operating stateMini Tower Computer Back View Though the AC power available in Japan is 100 Mini Tower Computer Back-Panel ConnectorsGreen a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network Address. For more information, see your online User’s GuideComputer CapRemoving the Computer Cover Before You BeginBefore Working Inside Your Computer Mini Tower Computer Security cable slot Cover release latch Padlock ring Inside Your Computer System Board Components Jumper Setting Description Jumper SettingsSetting Up Your Computer Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse Set Up Your Monitor Power Connections Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Tab Function Option FunctionSystem Lights Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionTechnical assistance. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User’s GuideLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsIf the computer has a graphics card If the problem still exists, install aRestart the computer Has integrated graphics, contact DellBeep Codes Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System RestoreReinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Reinstalling Windows XPGetting Started Quick Reference Guide Microsoft Windows Vista Before You Begin Drivers for Your Computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CDIndex IndexIndex
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