32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer
Audio Support
Your iMac G5 comes with comprehensive audio capabilities, including a combination
headphone out/optical audio out port to connect headphones or digital audio
equipment and an analog audio line in port.

Headphone Out/Optical Audio Out Port

Connect a pair of headphones to the combination headphone out/optical audio out
port ( ) and listen to music without disturbing anyone around you. You can also
connect your iMac G5 to an AV receiver using an optical audio cable with a mini-plug
connector and set up an iMac G5-based home theater system.

Audio Line In Port

You can connect external powered microphones or other audio equipment to the
analog audio in port ( ) on the back of the computer for importing audio.
digital
Headphone out/
optical audio out port
digital