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Using Your Dell™ Laptop
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Using Your Dell™ Laptop
5
eSATA/USB combo connector with
USB PowerShare –
Connects to eSATA compatible storage
devices, such as external hard disk drives
or optical drives. Also, supports USB
devices, such as a mouse, keyboard,
printer, external drive, or MP3 player
This connector can also be used for
charging USB devices.
NOTE: If the computer is turned off
while the USB device is charging,
unplug the device and plug it in again
to continue charging.
NOTE: The USB PowerShare will be
automatically shut off when only 10%
of total battery life remains.
6
AC adapter connector – Connects to
the AC adapter to power the computer and
charge the battery when the computer is
not in use.
Left Side Features
1
Security cable slot – Used to attach a
commercially available antitheft device to
the computer.
NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft
device, ensure that it works with the
security cable slot on your computer.
2
8-in-1 Media card reader – Provides a
fast and convenient way to view and
share digital photos, music, videos, and
documents stored on the following digital
memory cards:
Secure digital (SD) memory card•
SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) •
card
Multi Media Card (MMC)•
Memory Stick•
Memory Stick PRO•
xD-Picture Card (type - M and type - H)•
3
IEEE 1394 connector – Connects to
high-speed serial multimedia devices,
such as digital video cameras
4
Optical Drive – Plays or burns only
standard-size and shape (12 cm) CDs, and
DVDs. Ensure that the side with print or
writing is facing upward when inserting
discs
NOTE: Do not use non-standard-size
or shape discs (including mini-CDs
and mini-DVDs) or you will damage
the drive.