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connector

voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.

On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

7

headphone

connector

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones.

8

diagnostic

lights (4)

Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the

diagnostic code. For more information, see "

Diagnostic Lights

."

9

hard-drive

activity

light

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.

10 power

button,

power light

Press the power button to turn on the computer. The power light in the center

of this button indicates the power state. See "

Specifications

" 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.

11 USB 2.0

connectors

(2)

Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such

as joysticks or cameras. It is recommended that you use the back USB

connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers,

keyboards, and mice, or for bootable USB devices, which may not function

properly if attached to the front connectors.

12 vents

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 these 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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