Front of Computer Case

Labeled Front of Computer Case

1. Power Button
   The power button is used to power the computer on and off. Additionally, you can use the power button on some computers to place the computer in different energy-saving modes such as hibernate, sleep, and standby. It is a good idea to read your manual to learn how these features work on your computer.
2. CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read-Only Memory) Drive
   A CD-ROM drive, also known as an optical drive, allows you to play a CD-ROM , just like a CD player allows you to listen to music. With a CD-ROM drive you can listen to music (if your computer is sound-enabled), view files, and install software that is located on a CD.
   
   A CD writer is a device that can be used in conjunction with a CD-ROM drive and allows you to copy or burn information onto specific types of CDs called CD-RW (Compact Disk ReWritable) and CD-R (Compact Disk-Recordable) discs.
   
3. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc Read-Only Memory) Drive
   A DVD-ROM drive, also known as an optical drive, reads DVD discs, all types of CDs, and can display movies from digital video discs. DVDs can hold more data than a CD, so they are a good storage option. A DVD burner is a device that can be used in conjunction with a DVD-ROM and allows you to copy information onto DVD discs. It is considered a type of storage.
   
   In many of the computers you can purchase today, the CD and DVD-ROM and/or burners are combined.
4. USB Port
   The Universal Serial Port typically appears on the back of the computer case, but can sometimes be found on the front of the case, or hidden under a panel on the front of the case.
5. Audio In/Audio Out Every computer has a bank of audio ports where you can connect various devices, including speakers, microphones, headsets, and more.