3.12 Audio Interface

The audio interface includes three jacks: microphone in, line out and line in. (See Fig. 3-5.) Their functions are:

Microphone in: Use an external microphone to record voice and sound.

Line out: Output audio to external devices such as speakers or earphones.

Line in: Input audio from an external CD player or radio.

1.Connect the audio device to the system. (See Fig. 3-5.)

2.Install the driver before you use the device.

3.13Ethernet

External devices on your network may be connected to the system through the external ethernet port located on the rear side of the system unit.

1.Be sure the panel PC is turned off.

2.Connect the external device(s) to the panel PC. (See Fig. 3-4.)

3.Turn on the panel PC and the external device(s).

4.Under DOS, run the RSET8139 program to check the hardware network status before installing the Ethernet driver.

5.Run the Ethernet driver to connect up to the network.

3.14Touchscreen (Optional)

The touchscreen is connected to the internal USB port. Its function is sim- ilar to that of a mouse. The only difference is that you put your fingertip on the screen to move the cursor.

You will need to install the touchscreen driver before it will work. The touchscreen drivers for various operating systems are stored on the CD- ROM disc inside the accessory box. The touchscreen manual can also be found on this disc. Read Chapter 6 of this manual carefully before you install the driver.

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PPC-154 specifications

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