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Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Using the i.LINK® port

When you connect an optical digital audio-out cable (optional) directly to your digital stereo receiver port or stereo headphone jack, the internal speakers of your computer are disabled.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer.

To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones:1Locate the headphone jack on the left side of the computer.

2Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack.

The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm, stereo mini-jack.To adjust the volume:❖For external speakers, use the volume controls for the speakers❖For headphones, use the computer’s volume control dial

Using the i.LINK® port

The i.LINK® port on the left side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate.

In addition to high speed, the i.LINK® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate.) This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as video devices.

As with USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-and- Play (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on).