
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer
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Important
Your computer’s hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration.
Power connector Cover release lever
Case cover thumbscrew
Kensington lock slot
Rear speaker jack (optional)
Ethernet (network) jack
IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ port (optional)
Parallel port (optional)
Voltage switch (typical)
Audio in/side speaker jack
Headphone/front speaker jack
Microphone jack
Center/subwoofer jack (optional)
S/PDIF (optical) jack (optional)
USB ports
Digital coaxial audio jack (optional)
or video port (optional)
Serial port
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse port
DVI monitor port
Telephone jack (optional) |
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| Modem jack (optional) |
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Component | Icon | Description |
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Power connector |
| Plug the power cord into this connector. |
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Cover release lever |
| Lift this lever to open the computer cover |
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Case cover |
| Remove this screw before opening the case. |
thumbscrew |
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Kensington lock |
| Attach a cable lock to this slot, then attach |
slot |
| the cable to a solid object like a desk or table |
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| to prevent your computer from being stolen. |
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