
Back View
Back-Panel Connectors
l No light — The computer is turned off.
l Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state.
l Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving mode.
l Blinking or solid amber — See your online User's Guide.
To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the
keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as a wake device in the
Windows Device Manager. For more information about sleep modes and
exiting from a power-saving mode, see your online User's Guide.
See System Lights for a description of light codes that can help you
troubleshoot problems with your computer.
hard-drive
activity light
This light flickers when the hard drive is being accessed.
Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of
speakers.
Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone.
This latch allows you to open the computer cover.
Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover.
Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. To
help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch,
set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power
available in your location.
Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated
to operate with the AC power available in your location.
NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set to the
115-V position.
Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connectors. See
Back-Panel Connectors.
Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.