Table 4. Connecting Peripheral Devices

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Line-in jack: An input for external audio.

Headphone jack : Connect stereo headphones or speakers to this jack. Speakers connected to this jack override the internal speakers.

Microphone jack : Connect an external microphone to this jack.A microphone connected to this jack overrides the internal microphone.

USB (universal serial bus) port: Connect USB devices to this port. USB input/output devices include keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors.

Modem jack: Connect a telephone line to connect to internet or send/receive faxes, see the modem user’s manual for more information

Power connector: Plug in the AC adapter to run the computer and charge the battery, see “Attaching the AC Adapter” on page 5.

PS/2 (Personal System/2) mouse and keyboard port: Connect a PS/2-compatible mouse or external keyboard or keypad to this port. Make sure your computer is turned off when you attach peripherals to the port.

You can use the computer’s touchpad and a PS/2 keyboard at the same time, see “Advanced Menu” on page 54 for more information

Docking connector: Connect a docking option to this connector.

Parallel port: Plug a parallel device, such as a parallel printer or network adapter, into this 25-pin port.

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