User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- CAUTION: Safety Instructions
- When Using Your Computer
- A Tour of Your Computer
- Setting Up Your Computer
- Using a Battery
- Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
- Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
- Setting Up a Home and Office Network
- Solving Problems
- Finding Solutions
- Accessing Help
- Error Messages
- Video and Display Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Drive Problems
- PC Card Problems
- General Program Problems
- Resolving Other Technical Problems
- If Your Computer Gets Wet
- If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
- Drivers
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
- Using System Restore
- Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
- Adding and Replacing Parts
- Appendix
- Index
26 A Tour of Your Computer
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Back View
NOTE: The connector for your AC adapter on your computer may look different than the
connector in the following graphic.
A
IR VENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, 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.
NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary depending on usage. Fan noise is
normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
AC A
DAPTER CONNECTOR — Attach an AC adapter to the computer.
NOTE: The AC adapter in the following graphic may not look exactly like the AC adapter that
shipped with your computer.
USB connectors (2)
S-video TV-out connector
network connector
video connector
AC adapter connector
air vents
IEEE 1394 connector