Setting Up the PC
Follow the steps in the setup poster to set up the PC and then read the topics in this section to find out more about the location of components and connectors on your PC, and to find out about some setup alternatives.
Most of the hardware devices such as the monitor, keyboard, printer, and mouse can be connected at the back of the PC. Some peripheral devices, such as a digital video camera, can be plugged into the connectors on the back or the front of the PC.
Front-Panel PC Connectors
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| Composite | Composite video connector to connect VCR, video camera, or |
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| L audio 2 | Left audio input connector |
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| R audio 2 | Right audio input connector |
Headphones Out
Microphone In
Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices with USB connectors
FireWire® (IEEE 1394) connector for video cameras and other
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