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9 USB connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you 
connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys, 
cameras, or bootable USB devices. For more 
information on booting to a USB device, see "System 
Setup" on page 178.
NOTE: It is recommended that you use the back USB 
connectors for devices that typically remain connected, 
such as printers and keyboards.
10 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones 
and most kinds of speakers.
11 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal 
computer microphone for voice or musical input into 
a sound or telephony program.
12 3.5-inch flexbays (2) Can hold an optional Media Card Reader, audio 
input, video input, output device with or without a 
graphics accelerator device, floppy drive or an 
additional hard drive.
13 5.25-inch drive bays (2) Can hold CD-RW/DVD, audio or video input or 
output with or without graphics accelerator device, 
DVD-RW or Blu-ray Disc™.
14 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is on when the computer reads 
data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light 
may also be on when a device such as your CD player 
is operating.
15 diagnostic lights(4) Use the sequence of these diagnostics lights to help 
troubleshoot a problem with your computer (see 
"Dell Diagnostics" on page 86).
16 network indicator light The network link light is on when a good connection 
exists between a network and the computer.
17  LCD display Displays a “Now playing” screen for audio and video 
applications. Allows you to navigate, select, and 
launch devices available on your system.
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