1USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer 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 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 activity light

This light flickers when the hard drive is being accessed.

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 for 6 seconds or longer. 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 — The computer is receiving electrical power, but an

 

 

internal power problem might exist. See "Power Problems" in 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 a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with

 

 

your computer see "System Lights" on page 31.

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 32.

7

headphone connector

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

8

floppy drive

Insert a floppy disk into this drive.

9

CD/DVD drive

Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive.

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