12 A Tour of Your Computerw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:Left Side ViewA I R V E N T S — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents thecomputer from overheating.NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does notindicate a problem with the fan or the computer.CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not storeyour Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running.Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.PC CA R D S L O T — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships witha plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, see the Dell Inspiron help file. To access the helpfile, see"Accessing Help" on page 65.Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.9Ahard drivePC Card slotsmart card slotinfrared sensoraudio connectors (2)security cable slotair vents (2)
