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Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
ExpressCard slot — Supports one 34 mm wide ExpressCard that can provide support for
additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia, and security features.
NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks
protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no
ExpressCard is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.
2
Optical drive — Plays or records CDs and DVDs. Ensure that the side with print or writing is
facing upward when placing discs on the optical drive tray.
3
Eject button — Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed.
4
USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,
external drive, or MP3 player.