Exploring Your Computer’s Features

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Exploring audio features

Optional headphone and S/PDIF jack

(Available on certain models)

This jack lets you connect either an optical digital audio- out cable (optional) directly to your digital stereo receiver port or a stereo headphone (16 Ohm minimum).

NOTE

The optional headphone and S/PDIF jack is used for both the

 

headphone and S/PDIF functions. You can use only one

 

function at a time.

 

 

Audio out jackThis jack lets you connect a pair of external stereo speakers.

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.

Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Do not set the volume too high when using headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing.

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 or audio out jack on the front of the computer.