Introducing
APRICOT 340 OWNER’S HANDBOOK 1/5
1 AC power outlet: where the monitor power cord can plug in.
2 voltage selection switch: the system unit can be set to
operate with a 100-120 V or 220-240 V AC power supply.
3 AC power inlet: where the system unit power cord plugs in.
4 keyboard port: connect the keyboard to this port.
5 mouse port: connect the mouse to this port.
6 serial port 1: (110 baud to 9600 baud): typically used for
connecting an external modem or a serial printer signal cable.
7 serial port 2: identical to serial port 1.
8 parallel port (standard, bi-directional or ECP/EPP): typically
used for a printer signal cable.
9 monitor port: connect the monitor signal cable to this port (if
you are using the on-board graphics system).
10 casing screws: unfasten these to remove the top cover.
11 joystick/MIDI port: (MS/LS models) intended for either a
standard PC analog joystick, or a MIDI In/Out adapter.
12 audio input socket (
MIC
): (MS/LS models) mainly intended
for a microphone. Alternatively, you could attach a personal
stereo (tape or CD). The socket provides “phantom power” for
electret condenser type microphones.
13 line in socket (
IN
): (MS/LS models) intended for a line-in
signal from a high-fidelity tape deck or CD player.
14 line out socket (
OUT
): (MS/LS models) intended for a line-
out signal to a high-fidelity amplifier or tape deck.
15 audio output socket (
SPK
): (MS/LS models) intended for
headphones or a pair of external self-powered loudspeakers.
16 security loop: you can feed a security chain through this loop
and secure it to prevent theft of the system unit.
17 blanking plates: for the expansion card slots.
18 air vents: do not block these vents or the system will overheat.