Left Side View - Dell Inspiron 1420 Owner's Manual

Left Side View

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1 security cable slot
3 air vents
5 USB connectors (2)
S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T
to the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 91).
AC A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R
AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can
connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off.
CAUTION:
The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However,
power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible
cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet
may cause fire or equipment damage.
NOTICE:
When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the
connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to
the cable.
A I R V E N T S — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents,
which prevents the computer from overheating. The computer turns the fan on when
the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the
fan or the computer.
IEEE 1394 A C O N N E C T O R
transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.
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— Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device
— Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. The
— Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed
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2 AC adapter connector
4 IEEE 1394a connector
6 ExpressCard slot
About Your Computer
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