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User Guide
Basic connector instructions
Connector Description
Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to your
computer when you want to record sound or if you
use speech-recognition software.
Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones to your
computer when you want to listen to music or
other sounds without disturbing anyone.
Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external
audio device, such as a stereo system. When
you attach an external audio device, a cable is
connected between the audio line-out connector
of the device and the audio line-in connector of
the computer.
Audio line-out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer
to external devices, such as powered stereo
speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers),
headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio
line-in connector on a stereo system or other
external recording device.
USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires
a USB connection.
Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an
Ethernet-type local area network.
VGA connector Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices
that use a VGA monitor connector.
DVI connector Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that
use a DVI monitor connector.
HDMI connector (optional) Connects to the HDMI connector on your display
or TV.
TV-Tuner connector (optional) Only supported on systems with an optional TV
tuner card.
Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse,
follow the installation instructions for those devices.