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Connecting sound input and output devices

Your computer has a built-in microphone. For information on using the microphone to record sounds, see the “Sound” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

Microphone

Your Macintosh PowerBook also has a stereo sound input port (marked with the √ icon) for connecting external sound input devices that provide line- level output. You cannot use the internal microphone and an external sound input device at the same time. For instructions on selecting a sound device in the Sound control panel, see the “Sound” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

The Macintosh PowerBook also has a stereo sound output port (marked with the - icon) to which you can connect externally-powered speakers, an amplifier, headphones, or other audio output devices. The sound output port accepts a standard stereo miniplug, like that used to attach headphones to a portable tape player.

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