5

USB 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 "System Setup Options" on page 104 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.

 

 

 

6

hard-drive activity light

The hard drive activity light is on when the computer reads

 

 

data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also

 

 

be on when a device such as a CD player is operating.

 

 

 

7

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: Keep the vent area clean and dust-free to ensure

 

 

that the system is adequately ventilated. Use only a dry

 

 

cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to the

 

 

system.

 

 

 

8

power button

Press to turn on the computer.

 

 

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

 

 

to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating

 

 

system shutdown.

 

 

 

9

headphone connector

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most

 

 

kinds of speakers.

 

 

 

10

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 47.

 

 

 

11

Service Tag

Use to identify your computer when you access the Dell

 

 

Support website or call technical support.

 

 

 

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