CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer
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Headphone/analog |
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| Headphone: Plug headphones or |
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Front speakers jack |
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| Stereo out: Plug your front left and |
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Microphone jack |
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S/PDIF output jack |
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Center/subwoofer |
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USB ports |
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| Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) |
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| camera, keyboard, or mouse) into |
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PS/2 keyboard port |
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Video card (optional) |
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Modem jack |
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