Dell Inspiron 8600 - Manual (Page 29)

A Tour of Your Computer 29
A IR V EN T — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents
the computer from overheating.
P A RA L L E L CO N NE C T O R
V ID E O CO N NE C T O R
S E R IA L C O NN E C T O R
AC A D A PT ER C O NN EC T O R — Attach an AC adapter to the computer.
The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the
AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.
Connects a parallel device, such as a printer.
Connects an external monitor. For more information, see
the Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see
page 94.
Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld
device.