Rear components

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

(1)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

(2)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

Right-side components

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

(1)

Audio-out (headphone) jack

Produces sound when connected to optional powered

 

 

stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or

 

 

television audio.

 

 

 

(2)

Audio-in (microphone) jack

Connects an optional computer headset microphone,

 

 

stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.

 

 

 

(3)

USB ports (2) (select models only)

Connect optional USB devices.

 

 

 

(4)

Optical drive

Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to

 

 

optical discs.

 

 

 

(5)

RJ-11 (modem) jack

Connects a modem cable.

 

 

 

(6)

Security cable slot

Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

 

 

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a

 

 

deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being

 

 

mishandled or stolen.

 

 

 

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