connector

 

voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.

 

 

 

 

On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

7

 

headphone

 

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones.

 

 

 

 

connector

 

 

8

 

diagnostic

 

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

 

 

lights (4)

 

diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights."

9

 

hard-drive

 

The hard drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or

 

 

activity

 

writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on when a device such

 

 

light

 

as a CD player is operating.

10

 

power

 

Press the power button to turn on the computer. The power light in the center

 

 

button,

 

of this button indicates the power state. See "Specifications" for more

 

 

power light

 

information.

 

 

 

 

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the

 

 

 

 

computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.

11

 

USB 2.0

 

Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such

 

 

connectors

 

as joysticks or cameras. It is recommended that you use the back USB

 

(2)

 

connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers,

 

 

 

 

keyboards, and mice, or for bootable USB devices, which may not function

 

 

 

 

properly if attached to the front connectors.

12

 

vents

 

For adequate cooling, do not block any of the vents.

NOTICE: Ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any object near these vents.

NOTICE: Do not lift or carry the computer by the vents to avoid damage to the computer.

NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust-free to ensure that the computer is adequately ventilated. Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to the computer.

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