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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway E-6100 Computer
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Headphone/analog
speakers (Line out 1)
jack
(optional)
Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external
amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is
color-coded green.
IEEE 1394 port
(optional)
Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.Link)
device (such as a scanner or hard drive) into this 6-pin
IEEE 1394 port.
Rear out (Line out 2)
jack
(optional)
Plug powered, analog rear speakers or an external
amplifier into this jack. This jack is color-coded black.
Kensington™ lock slot Secure your computer to an object by connecting a
Kensington cable lock to this slot.
Case cover shipping
screw
Remove this screw before opening the case.
Ethernet (network) jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such
as a DSL or cable modem) into this jack.
Monitor port Plug a monitor into this port.
Add-in card retention
thumbscrew
Remove this screw when adding or replacing add-in cards.
Microphone jack
(optional)
Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded
red or pink.
Digital speakers
(Digital out) jack
(optional)
Plug digital speakers into this jack. You can also use this
jack for an analog center speaker or analog subwoofer.
This jack is color-coded orange.
Audio input (Line in)
jack
(optional)
Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into
this jack so you can record sound on your computer. This
jack is color-coded blue.
Component Icon Description