Using Your Macintosh and Connecting Additional Equipment 17
Standard ports and connectors (available on all models)
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SCSI port
Connects your Macintosh to SCSI equipment such as external hard disk drives and scanners
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Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port
Connects your Macintosh to an input device, such as a keyboard or a trackball
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Ethernet port (10Base-T)
Connects your Macintosh to a high-speed 10Base-T Ethernet network
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Printer port
Connects your Macintosh to a printer or LocalTalk network
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External modem port
Connects an external modem cable or LocalTalk cable to your Macintosh
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Monitor port
Connects your Macintosh to a monitor
Access covers for expansion slots (3)
Your Macintosh supports up to three peripheral component interconnect (PCI) cards.
Internal hard disk drive
Large-capacity permanent device for storing software, documents, and other files
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Security lock port and lockable cover latch
You can attach a security lock to your Macintosh and to its cover to secure the internal
components. See your computer products retailer for security lock devices that work with
your computer.
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Sound output port
Connects your Macintosh to headphones, externally powered (amplified) speakers, or other
audio output equipment
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Sound input port
Connects your Macintosh to an Apple PlainTalk microphone or other audio input equipment
Optional ports and connectors (available on some models)
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S-video ports (IN and OUT)
Connects your Macintosh to VCRs, video cameras, or other video equipment that uses an
S-video connector
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Audio input ports (left & right)
Connects your Macintosh to the RCA-type audio output ports of video or audio equipment,
such as VCRs and tape decks
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Composite video ports (IN and OUT)
Connects your Macintosh to most VCRs, laserdisc players, video cameras, and other video
equipment
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Audio output ports (left & right)
Connects your Macintosh to the RCA-type audio input ports of video or audio equipment,
such as VCRs and tape decks
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Internal modem port
Connects a telephone cable to the optional internal modem