Based on selections that you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of several different video controller configurations. To determine your computer's video controller configuration:
Click Start , and then click Help and Support.
Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information
and diagnose problems.
Under My Computer Information, select Hardware.
From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you can view the type of video controller installed in your computer, as well as the other hardware components.
Front View
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camera indicator
2
camera (optional)
3
digital microphones (2)
4
display
5
media control buttons
6
touch pad
7
touch pad buttons
8
microphone connector
9
headphone connectors (2)
10
wireless switch
11
device status lights
12
8-in-1 memory card reader
13
keyboard
14
Dell™ MediaDirect™ button
15
keyboard status lights
16
power button
Camera Indicator —
Indicates camera ON/OFF status.
camera —
Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer may not include a camera.
Digital Microphones —
Digital directional microphones for conferencing and chat.
Provides the functionality of a mouse (see Touch Pad).
touch pad buttons —
Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when you use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display (see Touch Pad).
headphone connectors —
Dual headphone connectors for attaching headphones.
microphone connector —
Attach a microphone to this connector.
wireless switch —
When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless LAN (WLAN) in your vicinity. You can also use it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology.
device status lights
The lights located on the palm rest towards the front of the computer indicate the following:
Power light – Turns on when you turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.
Hard drive activity light – Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.
NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing.
Battery status light – Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.
WiFi status light – Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch.
Bluetooth® status light – Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled.
NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. The
light turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your card.
To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the
icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio.
To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the
light operates as follows:
Solid blue: The battery is charging.
Flashing blue: The battery is almost fully charged.
Off: The battery is adequately charged.
If the computer is running on a battery, the
light operates as follows:
Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).
Flashing amber: The battery charge is low.
Solid amber: The battery charge is critically low.
8-in-1 memory card reader —
Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. The 8-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards:
Secure Digital (SD)
SDIO
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
xD-Picture Card
Hi Speed-SD
Hi Density-SD
keyboard —
The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key.
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button.
If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (may take several seconds).
Left Side View
1
security cable slot
2
AC adapter connector
3
air vents
4
IEEE 1394a connector
5
USB connectors (2)
6
ExpressCard slot
security cable slot —
Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer (see Security Cable Lock).
AC adapter connector —
Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off.
CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to the cable.
air vents —
The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. The computer turns the fan on when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
IEEE 1394a connector —
Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.
USB connectors
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
ExpressCard slot —
Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, see ExpressCards.
Right Side View
1
optical drive
2
eject button
3
S-video TV-out connector
4
USB connectors (2)
5
video connector (VGA)
optical drive —
For more information about the optical drive, see Using Multimedia.
eject button —
Press the eject button to open the optical drive.
S-video TV-out connector
Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable.
USB connectors
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
video connector
Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
Back View
1
modem connector (RJ-11)
2
network connector (RJ-45)
modem connector (RJ-11)
Connects the telephone line to the modem connector.
For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer.
network connector (RJ-45)
Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections.
For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer.
, and then click Help and Support.
light turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your card.
icon in the notification area, and then click 
light operates as follows:
light operates as follows:
