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Dell Studio XPS 9100 (Mid 2010) User Manual

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Using Your Studio XPS Desktop

1

USB 2.0 connectors (3) — Connect

to USB devices that are connected

occasionally such as memory keys, digital

cameras, and MP3 players.

2

Hard-drive activity light — Turns on

when the computer reads or writes data.

A blinking white light indicates hard‑drive

activity.

CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never

turn off the computer while the hard-

drive activity light is blinking.

3

Power button — Turns the computer on

or off when pressed. The light in the center of

this button indicates the power state.
NOTE: For information on power problems,

see “Power Problems” on page 31.

4

Headphone connector — Connects

to headphones.
NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or

sound system, use the audio connectors

on the back of your computer.

5

Line-in or microphone connector

Connects to a microphone for voice or to

an audio cable for audio input.