Left side view – Dell Inspiron E1705 User Manual

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A Tour of Your Computer

Left Side View

SECURITY

CABLE

SLOT

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Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more

information, see "Security Cable Lock" on page 85. Also, see the instructions included with the device.

NOTICE:

Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.

AIR

VENT

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The computer uses fan(s) to create airflow through the vent(s), which prevents the computer from

overheating.

CAUTION:

Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your

computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow
can damage the computer or cause a fire.

U S B

CONNECTORS

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Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the

optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppy-drive cable

OPTICAL

DRIVE

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You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay. For

more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 133.

OPTICAL

-

DRIVE

-

TRAY

EJECT

BUTTON

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Press this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive. This

button only works when the computer is turned on.

1

security cable slot

3

USB connectors (2)

5

optical-drive-tray eject
button

2

air vent

4

optical drive

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2

3

4

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