Controls And Indicators - Dell Precision 330 User Manual

reset button
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F r o n t V i e w o f t h e D e s k t o p C h a s s i s
power indicator
NOTE: See "Front-Panel
operations.

Controls and Indicators

• Reset button — reboots (restarts) the system in a way that reduces
stress on system components. Before you push this button, save and
close all open files and application programs if possible to avoid losing
data. Then perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system.
If your computer is not responding, you can press the reset button to
reboot the system. For more information, see
Program That Is Not
Not Responding."
NOTICE: If your computer is not responding, turning off power or unplugging
the power cord should be done only as a last resort. Doing so can cause
problems with system settings and configuration.
• Power button — controls the system's AC input power. See the
following table for power button functions on systems running
®
Microsoft Windows
power button
hard-drive
access indicator
Indicators" for a description of indicator codes and
Responding" and "Restart a Computer That Is
® ®
or Windows NT .
diskette-drive
access indicator
"Recover From a