Component

Description

 

 

 

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Audio-in (microphone) jack

Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo

 

 

array microphone, or monaural microphone.

 

 

 

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Audio-out (headphone) jack

Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear

 

 

buds, a headset, or television audio.

 

 

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 Getting Started

 

 

guide.

 

 

NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer

 

 

speakers are disabled.

 

 

 

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External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

NOTE: The external monitor port is located on the rear of the

 

 

computer.

 

 

 

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Speakers (2)

Produce sound.

 

 

 

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Upgrade bay

The upgrade bay can hold a weight-saver option, a hard drive, or

 

 

an optical drive that reads an optical disc.

 

 

NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to an

 

 

optical disc.

 

 

 

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USB 3.0 ports (2)*

Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB

 

 

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 (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports an optional stereo array or monaural microphone. Using sound recording software with external microphones allows for stereo recordings.

When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a 3.5-mm plug.

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 audio-out function of an audio device such as external powered speakers or a stereo system.

When connecting a device to the headphone jack, use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.

When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the speakers are disabled.

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