Dell 8500 manual Left View, Air vents Security cable slot Ieee 1394 connector

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NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

Left View

air vents

security cable slot

IEEE 1394 connector			hard drive
PC Card slot		audio connectors
	infrared sensor

A I R V E N T S — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

IEEE 1394 C O N N E C T O R (4-P I N ) — Use to attach devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.

PC CA R D S L O T — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see page 104.

I N F R A R E D S E N S O R — Lets you transfer files from your computer to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections.

When you receive your computer, the sensor is disabled. You can use the system setup program to enable the sensor (see page 148). For information on transferring data, see the Windows Help and Support Center (see page 104), or the documentation that came with your infrared-compatible device.

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