Audio

Audio Components

 

Component

Function

 

 

 

1

Microphone

Supports audio input when the display is

 

 

open and has a standard sensitivity of

 

 

–50dB.

 

 

 

2

Stereo speakers

Provide audio playback of multimedia

 

 

applications.

 

 

 

3

Stereo line-in jack

Supports a single line sound channel

 

 

(monaural) microphone with a 3.5-mm plug.

 

 

 

4

Stereo

Provides input from an external stereo

 

line-out/headphone jack

player such as a CD player, stereo turner, or

 

 

tape deck.

 

 

 

Connecting to the Stereo Line-Out/Headphone Jack

When connecting a device to the stereo line-out jack:

Use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.

Use 32-ohm headphones and at least 8-ohm external speakers for best sound quality.

The stereo line-out jack disables the computer speaker when an external audio device is plugged into the jack.

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, turn down the volume control before putting on headphones.

ÄCAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not plug a single line sound channel (monaural) connector into the stereo speaker/headphone jack.

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Compaq N150 Series manual Connecting to the Stereo Line-Out/Headphone Jack, Audio Components