Alienware m5550 Side Views, Audio Volume Dial, Stereo Headphone / SPDIF-out Jack, Microphone Jack

Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference

Side Views

Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of your notebook. This may damage the display

1. Audio Volume Dial

Use the volume dial to control the loudness of the speakers.

2. Stereo Headphone / SPDIF-out Jack

The stereo headphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect the headphones or external speakers. Alternatively, you may connect the SPDIF output to an external DTS, AC3, or PCM sound processor / decoder in your home stereo system.

3. Microphone Jack

The microphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect a microphone.

4. Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key Hole

If your computer comes with the Combo drive, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or DVD-Dual drive, you may save data onto a CD-R / CD-RW or DVD-RW disc. Press the eject button to eject the disk tray. The manual eject keyhole allows you to manually eject a jammed disk.

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