Basic connector instructions, Connector Description Microphone

Basic connector instructions

Connector	Description

Microphone	Use this connector to attach a microphone to your
	computer when you want to record sound or if you
	use speech-recognition software.

Headphone	Use this connector to attach headphones to your
	computer when you want to listen to music or
	other sounds without disturbing anyone.

Audio line-in connector	Used to receive audio signals from an external
	audio device, such as a stereo system. When
	you attach an external audio device, a cable is
	connected between the audio line-out connector
	of the device and the audio line-in connector of
	the computer.

Audio line-out connector	Used to send audio signals from the computer
	to external devices, such as powered stereo
	speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers),
	headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio
	line-in connector on a stereo system or other
	external recording device.

USB connector	Use this connector to attach a device that requires
	a USB connection.

Ethernet connector	Use this connector to attach the computer to an
	Ethernet-type local area network.

VGA connector	Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices
	that use a VGA monitor connector.

DVI connector	Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that
	use a DVI monitor connector.

HDMI connector (optional)	Connects to the HDMI connector on your display
	or TV.

TV-Tuner connector (optional)	Only supported on systems with an optional TV
	tuner card.

Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices.