Left side view – Dell XPS M1710 (MXG061, Early 2006) User Manual
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A Tour of Your Computer
Left Side View
SECURITY
CABLE
SLOT
—
Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more
information, see the instructions included with the device.
NOTICE:
Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.
AIR
VENT
—
The computer uses fan(s) to create airflow through the vent(s), 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
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.
U S B
CONNECTORS
—
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the
optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppy-drive cable
OPTICAL
DRIVE
—
You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay. For
more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 132.
OPTICAL
-
DRIVE
-
TRAY
EJECT
BUTTON
—
Press this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive. This
button only works when the computer is turned on.
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security cable slot
3
USB connectors (2)
5
optical-drive-tray eject
button
2
air vent
4
optical drive
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2
3
4
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