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Using Your Inspiron Desktop
1
Top cover release button — Opens the top cover of the computer.
2
eSATA connectors (2) — Connect to SATA and eSATA compatible storage devices (such
as external hard disk drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard,
printer, external drive, or MP3 player).
3
VGA connector — Connects video devices such as a monitor or projector.
4
Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or broadband device.
5
Line-out connector — Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers.
6
Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone for voice or audio input into a
sound or telephony program.
7
Optical S/PDIF connector — Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital audio output
through optical digital cables. This format carries an audio signal without going through an
analog audio conversion process.
8
USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,
external drive, or MP3 player.