Basic connector instructions
Connector | Description |
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Microphone | Use this connector to attach a microphone to your |
| computer when you want to record sound or if you |
| use |
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Headphone | Use this connector to attach headphones to your |
| computer when you want to listen to music or |
| other sounds without disturbing anyone. |
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Audio | Used to receive audio signals from an external |
| audio device, such as a stereo system. When |
| you attach an external audio device, a cable is |
| connected between the audio |
| of the device and the audio |
| the computer. |
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Audio | Used to send audio signals from the computer |
| to external devices, such as powered stereo |
| speakers (speakers with |
| headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio |
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| external recording device. |
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USB connector | Use this connector to attach a device that requires |
| a USB connection. |
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Ethernet connector | Use this connector to attach the computer to an |
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VGA connector | Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices |
| that use a VGA monitor connector. |
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DVI connector | Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that |
| use a DVI monitor connector. |
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HDMI connector (optional) | Connects to the HDMI connector on your display |
| or TV. |
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Only supported on systems with an optional TV | |
| tuner card. |
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Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices.