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Dell Studio XPS 435 MT (Late 2008) User Manual

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Using Your Studio XPS Desktop

6

Optical drive — Plays or records only
standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and
Blu-ray Discs.

7

Media Card Reader — Provides a fast
and convenient way to view and share
digital photos, music, and videos stored
on a memory card.

8

USB 2.0 connector — Connects

to USB devices that are connected
occasionally such as memory keys,
digital cameras, and MP3 players.

9

Hard drive activity light — Turns on

when the computer reads or writes data.
A blinking blue light indicates hard drive
activity.

CAUTION: To avoid loss of data,
never turn off the computer while
the hard drive activity light is
blinking.

10

Power button and light — Turns the

power on or off when pressed. The light
in the center of this button indicates the
power state:

Off — the computer is either turned

off or is not receiving power.

Blinking white — the computer is in

sleep state.

Solid white — the computer is on.

Blinking amber — there may be a

problem with the system board.

Solid amber — there may be a

problem with either the system board
or power supply.

NOTE: For information on power
problems, see “Power Problems” on
page 28.

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Accessory tray — Used to place devices
or secure cables to avoid clutter.