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CD/DVD drive eject button
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Press this button to eject a CD/DVD from the drive.
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2
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CD/DVD drive activity light
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The drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive.
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3
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USB 2.0 connectors (2)
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Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras (see System Setup 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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IEEE 1394 connector
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Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.
It is recommended that you use the back IEEE 1394 connector for devices that typically remain connected, such as external hard drives and other storage devices.
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5
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vents
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For adequate cooling, do not block any of the vents.
NOTICE: Ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any object near the vents.
NOTICE: Do not lift or carry the computer by the vents to avoid damage to the computer.
NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust free to ensure that the computer is adequately ventilated. Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to the computer.
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6
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power button
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Press this button to turn on the computer.
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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7
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power light
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The power light illuminates and indicates different power states:
- No light — The computer is turned off.
- Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state.
- Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving state.
- Blinking or solid amber — See Power Problems in your computer Owner's Manual.
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8
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front panel door release button
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Press this button to access the front panel connectors.
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9
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microphone connector
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Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.
On computers with a sound card, use the microphone connector on the card.
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10
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headphone connector
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Use the green headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.
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11
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FlexBay
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Use the Flexbay for an optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader.
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12
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hard drive activity light
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The hard 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 a CD player is operating.
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13
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diagnostic lights
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For an explanation of the diagnostic light codes, see Diagnostic Lights.
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14
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front panel door
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This panel covers the CD/DVD drive, the Media Card Reader, and the optional floppy drive.
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1
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link integrity light
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- Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer.
- Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer.
- Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
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2
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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 jack 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.
On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card.
It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.
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3
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network activity light
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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.
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4
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modem connector
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Use the modem connector to connect your computer to the Internet.
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5
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rear surround sound connector
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Use the black surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers.
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6
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line-in connector
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Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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7
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line-out connector
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Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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8
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microphone
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Use the pink connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.
On computers with a sound card, use the microphone connector on the card.
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9
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side surround sound connector
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Use the grey surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers.
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10
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center/LFE connector
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The LFE (Low Frequency Effects) Audio channel, found in digital surround sound audio schemes, carries only low frequency information of 80 Hz and below. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to provide extremely low bass extension. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in the surround sound setup.
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11
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S/PDIF connector
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This connector is used to transmit digital audio without going through an analog audio conversion process.
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12
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VGA connector
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If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the computer.
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13
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USB 2.0 connectors (6)
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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 front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.
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14
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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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