
A Look at the Computer
Rear Panel Components (Continued)
| 5 | Serial port | Connects a serial device, such as a scanner. | 
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| 6 | VGA connector | Connects the monitor to the computer. | 
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7Network Interface Card (NIC) connector
Connects an Ethernet network cable. A network cable is not included with your computer.
| 8 | Audio  | Connects stereo speakers. | 
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| 9 | Audio  | Connects audio devices. | 
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| : | Modem port | Connects the modem cable. A modem cable is | 
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| ; | PS/2 mouse connector | Connects a  | 
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| < | Parallel port | Connects a parallel device, such as a printer. | 
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| = | Microphone connector | Connects a microphone. | 
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| > | Telephone extension (not | Connects a telephone to the computer. | 
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✎Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by model.
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