Rear Panel Components
Rear Panel Components
Component
Infrared port
Microphone jack
Stereo speaker/
headphone jack
Stereo line-in jack
Power connector
External monitor
connector
Keyboard/mouse
connector
Rear Panel Components
Function
Links to another IrDA-compliant device
for wireless communication.
Connects a single sound channel
(monaural) microphone.
Connects stereo speakers, headphones,
or a headset.
Connects an external stereo player such
as a CD player.
Connects external (AC) power.
Connects an external monitor or
overhead projector.
Connects an external PS/2-compatible
device, such as a pointing device. (An
optional splitter/adapter can provide two
PS/2-compatible connectors.)
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