HP Blackbird 002-21A Gaming System specs

Connecting the FlexiJack connector

The FlexiJack connector performs three functions:

Digital Input/Output

Line In

Microphone

You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher.

NOTE: If you are using the FlexiJack as your Digital In connection and you want to connect digital speakers as your output device, you will need a special connector from Creative.

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HP Blackbird 002-21A Gaming System, Blackbird 002-01A Gaming System manual Connecting the FlexiJack connector

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