Apple G3 Minitower Personal Computer User Manual


 
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
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
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