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Security Cable Slot
The slots (one on each side of the computer) let you attach a commerci\
ally available
antitheft device to the computer. Complete instructions for installing a\
ntitheft devices
are usually included with the device.
NOTICE: Antitheft devices are of differing designs. Before you buy one, make
sure it will work with the security cable slot in the computer.
Speakers
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A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100
Security Cable Slot
The slots (one on each side of the computer) let you attach a commerci\
ally available
antitheft device to the computer. Complete instructions for installing a\
ntitheft devices
are usually included with the device.
NOTICE: Antitheft devices are of differing designs. Before you buy one, make
sure it will work with the security cable slot in the computer.
Speakers
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A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 Your computer has integrated speakers. Press the volume control buttons to adjust the speaker volume. S-Video TV-Out Connector Use this connector to connect your computer to a television. If you have a TV/digital audio adapter cable, you can also connect composite video cables and S/PDIF devices to this connector. Fixed Optical Drive Your computer supports a CD drive, DVD drive, or CD-RW drive. Right Side View...
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Audio Connectors
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Audio Connectors
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l Attach record/playback devices such as a cassette player or CD player to\
the
connector.
l Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.
l Attach a microphone to the connector.
IEEE 1394 Connector
Use this connector to attach IEEE 1394-compatible devices such as a
digital camera to your computer.
Infrared Sensor
The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from the computer to another\
infrared
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l Attach record/playback devices such as a cassette player or CD player to\
the
connector.
l Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.
l Attach a microphone to the connector.
IEEE 1394 Connector
Use this connector to attach IEEE 1394-compatible devices such as a
digital camera to your computer.
Infrared Sensor
The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from the computer to another\
infrared
device without using cable...")
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 l Attach record/playback devices such as a cassette player or CD player to\ the connector. l Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. l Attach a microphone to the connector. IEEE 1394 Connector Use this connector to attach IEEE 1394-compatible devices such as a digital camera to your computer. Infrared Sensor The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from the computer to another\ infrared device without using cable...
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HINT: The infrared sensor does not function when the computer is connected to \
a port replicator.
Hard Drive
The hard drive reads and writes data on a hard disk.
Modem Connector
If you ordered the optional internal modem, use this connector to plug
in the telephone connector.
Network Connector
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HINT: The infrared sensor does not function when the computer is connected to \
a port replicator.
Hard Drive
The hard drive reads and writes data on a hard disk.
Modem Connector
If you ordered the optional internal modem, use this connector to plug
in the telephone connector.
Network Connector
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If you ordered the optional integrated network adapter, use this
connector to connect the computer to a network.
Security Cable Slot
The slots (one on each side of the computer) let you attach a commerci\
ally available
antitheft device to the computer. Complete instructions for installing a\
ntitheft devices
are usually included with the device.
NOTICE: Antitheft devices are of differing designs. Before you buy one, make
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If you ordered the optional integrated network adapter, use this
connector to connect the computer to a network.
Security Cable Slot
The slots (one on each side of the computer) let you attach a commerci\
ally available
antitheft device to the computer. Complete instructions for installing a\
ntitheft devices
are usually included with the device.
NOTICE: Antitheft devices are of differing designs. Before you buy one, make
sure it works with the...")
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 If you ordered the optional integrated network adapter, use this connector to connect the computer to a network. Security Cable Slot The slots (one on each side of the computer) let you attach a commerci\ ally available antitheft device to the computer. Complete instructions for installing a\ ntitheft devices are usually included with the device. NOTICE: Antitheft devices are of differing designs. Before you buy one, make sure it works with the...
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Back View
Fan Exhausts
HINT: The computer turns on the fan only when the computer gets hot. It may
run most of the time or very seldom, depending on your use of the comput\
er.
Because the fan spins at a high rate of speed, it may make a noise. This\
noise is
normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
The fan works with the air intake to prevent the computer from overheati\
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the computer gets hot, the small internal...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/19/48075/w300_dell-inspiron-8100-16.png "Page 17
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Back View
Fan Exhausts
HINT: The computer turns on the fan only when the computer gets hot. It may
run most of the time or very seldom, depending on your use of the comput\
er.
Because the fan spins at a high rate of speed, it may make a noise. This\
noise is
normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
The fan works with the air intake to prevent the computer from overheati\
ng. When
the computer gets hot, the small internal...")
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 Back View Fan Exhausts HINT: The computer turns on the fan only when the computer gets hot. It may run most of the time or very seldom, depending on your use of the comput\ er. Because the fan spins at a high rate of speed, it may make a noise. This\ noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. The fan works with the air intake to prevent the computer from overheati\ ng. When the computer gets hot, the small internal...
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HINT: Although the AC adapter works worldwide, power connectors vary among
countries. Before using the AC adapter in a foreign country, you may nee\
d to
obtain a new power cable designed for use with the electrical outlets in\
that
country.
The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the compute\
r. You
can connect the AC adapter with your computer either turned on or off.
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HINT: Although the AC adapter works worldwide, power connectors vary among
countries. Before using the AC adapter in a foreign country, you may nee\
d to
obtain a new power cable designed for use with the electrical outlets in\
that
country.
The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the compute\
r. You
can connect the AC adapter with your computer either turned on or off.
NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer,...")
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 HINT: Although the AC adapter works worldwide, power connectors vary among countries. Before using the AC adapter in a foreign country, you may nee\ d to obtain a new power cable designed for use with the electrical outlets in\ that country. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the compute\ r. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer either turned on or off. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer,...
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Use these connectors to attach USB-compatible devices such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, or scanner to your computer.
Serial Connector
Use this connector to attach a serial device to the computer.
HINT: The port replicator may not be available in certain countries. Refer to \
the
documentation that came with your port replicator for instructions on at\
taching
external devices to the port replicator and connecting your computer to \
it.
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Use these connectors to attach USB-compatible devices such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, or scanner to your computer.
Serial Connector
Use this connector to attach a serial device to the computer.
HINT: The port replicator may not be available in certain countries. Refer to \
the
documentation that came with your port replicator for instructions on at\
taching
external devices to the port replicator and connecting your computer to \
it.
Docking...")
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 Use these connectors to attach USB-compatible devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, or scanner to your computer. Serial Connector Use this connector to attach a serial device to the computer. HINT: The port replicator may not be available in certain countries. Refer to \ the documentation that came with your port replicator for instructions on at\ taching external devices to the port replicator and connecting your computer to \ it. Docking...
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Use this connector to attach PS/2-compatible devices such as a
mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad to your computer.
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Use this connector to attach PS/2-compatible devices such as a
mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad to your computer.
Back to Contents Page
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