Dell Inspiron 580 Setup Guide - Page 21

Service Tag and Express Service Code, CDs, DVDs, and Blu‑ray Discs optional.

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5 Power button - Turns the computer on or off when pressed. The light in the center of this button indicates the power state. NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 29. 6 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. 7 FlexBay cover - Covers the FlexBay slot. Using Your Inspiron Desktop 8 FlexBay slot - Can support an optional Media Card Reader or an additional hard drive. 9 Optical drives (2) - Play or record CDs, DVDs, and Blu‑ray Discs (optional). Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when placing the disc on the optical drive tray. 10 Service Tag and Express Service Code (located on top of the chassis towards the back) - Helps to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 19

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Using Your Inspiron Desktop
5
Power button
— Turns the
computer on or off when pressed. The light
in the center of this button indicates the
power state.
NOTE
: For information on power
problems, see “Power Problems” on
page 29.
6
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.
7
FlexBay cover
— Covers the FlexBay slot.
8
FlexBay slot
— Can support an optional
Media Card Reader or an additional hard
drive.
9
Optical drives (2)
— Play or record
CDs, DVDs, and Blu‑ray Discs (optional).
Ensure that the side with print or writing
is facing upward when placing the disc
on the optical drive tray.
10
Service Tag and Express Service Code
(located on top of the chassis towards
the back)
— Helps to identify your
computer when you access the Dell
Support website or call technical support.