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speakers (2)
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To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the appropriate media control buttons (see Media Control Buttons for more information).
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2
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air vents
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Internal fans create airflow through the vents to prevent the computer from overheating. The computer turns the fans on when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer.
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CAUTION: Ensure that none of the computer air vents are blocked. Blocking them would cause serious thermal problems. |
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3
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camera/ microphone array
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Built-in camera and microphone array for video capture, conferencing, and chat. When the camera/microphone array is in use, the blue back-light lights up.
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4
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media control buttons
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Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player play. See Media Control Buttons for more information.
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disc slot
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Insert CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) as supported by your disc drive. The disc-slot indicator lights up when no disc is in the drive; see Disc and Disc-Slot Indicators for more information.
NOTICE: The optical drive does not support 8cm media. Do not insert 8cm media into the optical drive slot.
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6
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disc indicator
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The disc indicator lights up when a disc is in the drive. See Disc and Disc-Slot Indicators for more information.
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7
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display power button
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Press to turn the display on and off without changing the overall operating state of the computer.
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8
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computer stand
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Use the stand to tilt the display to your preferred angle. It can be rotated from 5º towards you to 25º back. The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part.
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CAUTION: The computer stand should remain installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability. |
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Media Card Reader
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Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. The Media Card Reader reads the following digital memory cards:
- Secure Digital (SD) memory card
- SDIO card
- MultiMediaCard (MMC)
- Memory Stick
- Memory Stick PRO
- xD-Picture Card
- Hi Speed-SD
- Hi Density-SD
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2
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mini IEEE 1394 connector
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Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.
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3
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USB 2.0 connectors (2)
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Use the side USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see System Setup Options 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.
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4
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headphone/line-out connector
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Use the headphone/line-out connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.
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5
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microphone/line-in connector
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Use the microphone/line-in connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.
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6
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drive activity light
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The 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 an optical drive is operating.
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power button,
power light
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Press the power button to turn on the computer. The light in the center of this button indicates power state. See Controls and Lights for more information.
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.
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computer sync button
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To re-sync your optional wireless keyboard and mouse to your computer, press the sync button on the rear of your computer, then press the sync button on the device that you wish to use. See Re-Syncing Your Optional Wireless Mouse or Keyboard with Your Computer.
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network adapter connector
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To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network port or your network or broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached.
NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.
network activity light: Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.
link integrity light:
Green — A good connection exists between the network and the computer.
Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
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10
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optional TV input-device connector
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10-pin connector to attach the optional TV-input device. The device is only necessary if you will not be connecting your TV via the optional TV-in connector.
TV input-device connectors: S-video, composite video, and audio connectors, and IR blaster.
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11
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TV-in connector
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TV-in connector — only supported on systems with optional TV tuner card.
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12
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2.0 audio out connector
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Connect speakers for 2.0 audio.
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13
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power connector
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Insert the power cable.
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14
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USB 2.0 connectors (4)
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Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
It is recommended that you use the side USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.
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15
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security cable slot
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Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer.
NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer.
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16
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S/PDIF connector
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Use the S/PDIF connector to transmit digital audio without going through an analog audio conversion process.
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17
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IEEE 1394 connector
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Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.
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18
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Service Tag
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Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or contact support.
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cable routing flaps
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Route power cord and other rear cables through these flaps to improve the appearance of your cables.
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