Dell M4300 User's Guide - Page 19

Left Side View - overheating

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Left Side View 1 2 3 4 5 67 89 1 security cable slot 2 air vents 4 audio connectors 5 ExpressCard slot 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 8 PC Card slot 3 IEEE 1394 connector 6 wireless switch 9 smart card slot S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see "Security Cable Lock" on page 65. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot. A I R V E N T S - The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, 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 Dell™ 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. NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. About Your Computer 17

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About Your Computer
17
Left Side View
SECURITY
CABLE
SLOT
Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more
information, see "Security Cable Lock" on page 65.
NOTICE:
Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.
AIR
VENTS
The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, 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 Dell™
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.
NOTE:
The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a
problem with the fan or the computer.
IEEE 1394
CONNECTOR
Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital
video cameras.
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security cable slot
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air vents
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IEEE 1394 connector
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audio connectors
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ExpressCard slot
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wireless switch
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Wi-Fi Catcher
light
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PC Card slot
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smart card slot
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