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Using Your Inspiron Desktop
1
AC adapter connector — Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer.
2
Hard drive activity light — Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A blinking
white light indicates hard drive activity.
CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity
light is blinking.
3
Top cover release button — Opens the cover of the computer.
4
VGA connector — Connects video devices such as a monitor or projector.
5
Network connector and light — Connects your computer to a network or broadband
device.
6
Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer.
NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on
your computer.
7
Line-out connector — Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers.
8
Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone for voice or audio input into a
sound or telephony program.