dell inspiron 8200 User Manual

							A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 8200
 Connects the computer to a network. 
The light on the right flashes amber to 
indicate network activity. The light on 
the left turns red/orange when the 
computer is connected to a 100-Mbps 
network; the light turns green for a 10-
Mbps network or a wireless card.
For information on using the network 
adapter, see the online network adapter 
documentation supplied with your 
computer.
NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. 
Do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. 
Speakers— Press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts t\
o 
adjust the volume of the integrated speakers.
Right Side View
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1 speaker 5IEEE 1394 connector
2 security cable slot 6PC Card slot
3 hard drive bay 7audio connectors
4 infrared sensor 8air vents
Speakers— Press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts t\
o 
adjust the volume of the integrated speakers.
Security Cable Slot— Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to 
the computer. Instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually \
included with the 
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device.
 
NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the 
security cable slot. 
Hard Drive— Reads and writes data on a hard disk.
Infrared Sensor— The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your computer to 
another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections.
 
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IEEE 1394 Connector— Use this connector to attach devices supporting IEEE 1394 
high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital cameras and video camera\
s.
PC Card Slot— Has two connectors that support various types of PC Cards, including 
modems and network adapters.
Audio Connectors 
Attach record/playback devices, such as cassette players and CD players,\
 to the 
 
connector.
Attach headphones or speakers to the 
 connector.
Attach a microphone to the 
 connector.
 
Air Vents— The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, \
which prevents the computer from overheating.
HINT: The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans 
may make noise, which is normal and does not indicate a problem with the\
 fans 
or the computer. 
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 CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate 
in the air vents. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire.
Back View
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the 
computer before you disconnect an external device. 
 CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate 
in the air vents. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire.
 
1 air vents 5docking connector
2 AC adapter connector 6parallel connector
3 PS/2 connector 7serial connector
4 video connector 8USB connectors (2)
Air Vents— The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, \
which prevents the computer from overheating.
HINT: The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans 
may make noise, which is normal and does not indicate a problem with the\
 fans 
or the computer. 
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 CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate 
in the air vents. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire.
HINT: Use only the 90-watt AC adapter supplied with the computer. 
AC Adapter Connector— Attach the 90-watt AC adapter to the computer.
 
The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the compute\
r. You 
can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.
  CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 
Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the 
power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, grasp the 
adapter cable connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gentl\
y to avoid 
damaging the cable. 
PS/2 Connector 
HINT: You can use the integrated keyboard and an external keyboard at the 
same time. When you attach a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 numeric keypad, the 
integrated keypad is disabled. 
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 Connects PS/2-compatible devices, 
such as a mouse, keyboard, or 
external numeric keypad.
Shut down the computer before 
attaching or removing a PS/2-
compatible device. If the device does 
not work, install the device drivers 
from the floppy disk or CD that came 
with the device, and restart the 
computer.
Video Connector 
  Connects an external monitor.
Docking Connector 
HINT: Docking devices may not be available in all countries. 
  Connects the optional docking device. 
A docking device allows you to easily 
use external devices with your 
computer, such as an external 
keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
See the documentation that came with 
your docking device for additional 
information.
Parallel Connector 
  Connects a parallel device, such as a 
printer.
Serial Connector 
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 Connects serial devices, such as a 
mouse or handheld device.
USB Connector 
  Connects USB devices, such as a 
mouse, keyboard, or printer.
Bottom View
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1 memory module and 
modem cover
2 device release latches
3 Mini PCI card cover
4 docking device latch
Memory Module and Modem Cover— Protects the memory module(s) and the 
modem daughter card.
Device Release Latches— Press and hold a release latch to remove a device in the 
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module bay.
Mini PCI card cover— Covers the compartment that contains the optional Mini PCI 
card.
Docking Device Latch— Latches onto the docking device.
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