Left Side View - Dell M1710 Owner's Manual

Left Side View

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1 security cable slot
2 air vent
S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T
information, see the instructions included with the device.
NOTICE:
Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.
A I R V E N T — The computer uses fan(s) to create airflow through the vent(s), which prevents the computer from
overheating.
CAUTION:
Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your
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.
U S B C O N N E C T O R S — Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the
optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppy-drive cable
O P T I C A L D R I V E — You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay. For
more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 132.
O P T I C A L - D R I V E - T R A Y E J E C T B U T T O N
button only works when the computer is turned on.
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2 3
3 USB connectors (2)
4 optical drive
— Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more
— Press this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive. This
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5 optical-drive-tray eject
button