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1 USB connectors (2) 2 microphone connector 3 headphone connector 4 power light 5 power button 6 vents 7 module bay Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" in the User's Guide for more information about 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. Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different 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 mode. • Blinking or solid yellow - See "Power Problems" in the User's Guide. To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a powersaving mode, see "Power Management for Windows XP and Vista" in the User's Guide. See "System Lights" on page 65 for a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Press this button to turn on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn off the computer by pressing the power button. See "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 13 for more information The vents help prevent your computer from overheating. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Install a D-module optical drive, second hard drive, or floppy drive in the module bay. Quick Reference Guide 49

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Quick Reference Guide
49
1
USB connectors
(2)
Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect
occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable
USB devices (see "System Setup" in the
User’s Guide
for
more information about 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.
2
microphone
connector
Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone.
3
headphone
connector
Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and
most kinds of speakers.
4
power light
The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to
indicate different 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 mode.
Blinking or solid yellow — See "Power Problems" in the
User’s Guide
.
To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or
use the keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as a wake
device in the Windows Device Manager. For more
information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-
saving mode, see
"Power Management for Windows XP and
Vista
" in the
User’s Guide
.
See "System Lights" on page 65 for a description of light
codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your
computer.
5
power button
Press this button to turn on the computer.
NOTICE:
To avoid losing data, do not turn off the
computer by pressing the power button. See "Turning Off
Your Computer" on page 13 for more information
6
vents
The vents help prevent your computer from overheating. To
ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents.
7
module bay
Install a D-module optical drive, second hard drive, or floppy
drive in the module bay.