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Memory access (inside)

Your eMac comes with at least 256 megabytes (MB) of Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (DDR-SDRAM). There are two memory slots, one of which is usually available for expansion. The maximum amount of memory you can have in your eMac is 1 gigabyte (GB), using two 512 MB memory modules. For instructions, see “Installing Additional Memory” on page 37.

fHeadphone port

Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices.

Audio line in port

Connect your eMac to a line-level microphone or other audio equipment.

Three USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports

Connect printers, Zip and other disk drives, digital cameras, joysticks, and more. Connect original USB 1.1 and high-speed USB 2.0 devices. (There are also two USB 1.1 ports on your keyboard.)

Two FireWire 400 ports

Connect high-speed external devices, such as an iPod, digital videocameras, printers, and external storage devices.

WModem port (on some models)

Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal 56K v.92 modem.

GEthernet port (10/100Base-T)

Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or connect to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. You don’t need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to other Ethernet devices.

Video out port

Using the optional Apple VGA Display Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store), connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector. Using the optional Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store), connect your eMac to a television, VCR, or another video device that uses an S-video or composite video connector.

®Power button

Turn on your eMac or put it to sleep. Press and hold to reset during troubleshooting.

≤Power socket

Connect the computer’s power cord.

Security slot

Protect your eMac by connecting a security cable.

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