Where to connect additional equipment

The illustration on this page shows where equipment should be connected to

your computer. (These items can be purchased from Apple-authorized dealers.)

For instructions on connecting additional equipment such as a printer or

scanner, see the manual that came with the equipment.

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Sound output port

W

Modem port

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Printer port
Connects your Macintosh
to a printer or
LocalTalk network.

V

Apple Desktop
Bus (ADB) portConnects your
Macintosh to input
equipment, such as a
keyboard or a trackball.

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Sound input port

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SCSI portConnects your Macintosh to
SCSI equipment, such as external
hard disk drives and scanners.
*If your computer has an internal modem, this port is covered. Don’t remove the cover or connect anything to this
port if you have an internal modem.
Connects an external
modem to your Macintosh.* Connects your Macintosh to
headphones, externally
powered (amplified)
speakers, or other audio
output equipment.
Connects your Macintosh to a
professional-quality microphone
or other audio input equipment.

F

Security lock
port
Standby power button

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Power socket
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Monitor portConnects your monitor
to your Macintosh.
Internal modem (optional)
You may have an internal
modem or other communication
card installed.
PDS card access cover
Covers port for optional
processor-direct slot (PDS)
expansion card.
Video input card (optional)
Connects your Macintosh to a video camera,
VCR, or other video equipment.
TV tuner card (optional)
Connects your Macintosh
to an external TV antenna
or cable TV service.
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WARNING

Before you connect any equipment—such as a mouse,

keyboard, or external SCSI device—to your computer, make sure that

your computer is plugged in (in order to ground the computer) and

turned off. If you connect equipment with the computer turned on, you

can damage your computer and your equipment.

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