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(7) | Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo | |
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| array microphone, or monaural microphone. |
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(8) | Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear | |
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| buds, a headset, or television audio. |
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| WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the |
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| volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. |
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| For additional safety information, refer to the Getting Started |
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| NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer |
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| speakers are disabled. |
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(9) | External monitor port | Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. |
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| NOTE: The external monitor port is located on the rear of the |
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| computer. |
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(10) | Speakers (2) | Produce sound. |
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(11) | Upgrade bay | The upgrade bay can hold a |
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| an optical drive that reads an optical disc. |
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| NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to an |
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| optical disc. |
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(12) | USB 3.0 ports (2)* | Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB |
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| power performance. |
*For information regarding the status of the USB port, contact your network administrator.
Using the audio-in (microphone) jack
The computer is equipped with a stereo
When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a
Using the audio-out (headphone) jack
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. These notices are located in the printed Getting Started Guide.
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not plug a single sound channel (monaural) connector into the headphone jack.
In addition to connecting headphones, the headphone jack is used to connect the
When connecting a device to the headphone jack, use only a
When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the speakers are disabled.
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