CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer
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Important
Your computer’s hardware options and port locations may vary from this
illustration.
Component Icon Description
Power connector Plug the power cord into this connector.
Cover release lever Lift this lever to open the computer cover
Case cover
thumbscrew
Remove this screw before opening the case.
Kensington lock
slot
Attach a cable lock to this slot, then attach
the cable to a solid object like a desk or table
to prevent your computer from being stolen.
Modem jack (optional)
Serial port
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse port
Voltage switch (typical)
Power connector
Ethernet (network) jack
Digital coaxial audio jack (optional)
or video port (optional)
Audio in/side speaker jack
Case cover thumbscrew
Headphone/front speaker jack
Microphone jack
Center/subwoofer jack (optional)
Rear speaker jack (optional)
USB ports
DVI monitor port (add-in
video card)
Parallel port (optional)
Cover release lever
Telephone jack (optional)
IEEE 1394/FireWire™/
i.Link™ port (optional)
S/PDIF (optical) jack (optional)
Kensington lock slot
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