Left Side View - Dell Inspiron 500m Owner's Manual

The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
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Left Side View

air vents (2)
— The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which
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prevents the computer from overheating.
NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does
not indicate 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 store your 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.
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.
infrared sensor
audio connectors (2)
PC Card slot
hard drive
security cable slot
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