Language: ENGLISH
This document is for regulatory purpose only.
Regulatory Model: P27S
Regulatory Type: P27S001
Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal
injury, or death.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of
data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer.
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Rev: A01
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Setting up Your Computer
Power/battery status light – Indicates the power state
and battery status.
AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to
computer is not in use.
Battery status light – if the power status light does not
provides information on charge status.
Wireless switch - used to either turn wireless
used to scan the local area for available wireless signals.
Network connector – Connects your computer to a
network.
VGA connector – Connects to a monitor or projector.
This section provides information about setting up your Dell computer.
Before Setting up Your Compute r
When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source,
adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer.
Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating
ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of
5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should never place your computer in an enclosed
space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on.
WARNING: 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 powered on. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 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.
CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may result in
permanent damage to the computer.
Icons, Status Lights and Indicators
Icons are used to label all connectors and buttons on Dell computers. Check the following table
for a description of those found on your computer.
power the computer and charge the battery when the
provide information on battery charge status, this light
communication on or off.
-Or-
network or a broadband device if you are using a wired
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USB 2.0 connector – Connects to USB devices, such as
a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
Audio out/Headphone connector – Connects one pair of
sound system.
Audio in/Microphone connector – Connects to a
microphone or input signal for use with audio programs.
Play the next track or chapter
headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or
Play the previous track or chapter
– connects to a monitor, projector, or
television.
– connects to external devices such as hard drives
and media bays, this connector also supports standard
USB devices.
– Supports one 34 mm wide
ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank
installed in the slot.
: Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other
particles. Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is
installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not
fit your computer.
- connects to a monitor or projector
or
Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share
digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on
digital memory cards.
Firewire – used for high-speed data connections to
external storage and digital media devices, such as still-
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