Connector Descriptions - Lenovo 828747F User Manual

Connector descriptions

The following describes the use of the connectors on the front and rear of your
computer. Some connectors on the rear of the computer are color-coded to help
you determine where to connect the cables on your computer.
Connector
Audio line in connector
Audio line out connector
Ethernet connector
Keyboard connector
Microphone connector
Mouse connector
Parallel connector
Serial connector
USB connectors
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Description
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.
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.
Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network
(LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use
a Category 5 Ethernet cable.
Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard
connector.
Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want
to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk if you use
speech-recognition software.
Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that
uses a standard mouse connector.
Used to attach a parallel printer, parallel scanner, or other
devices that use a 25-pin parallel connector.
Used to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other
devices that use a 9-pin serial connector.
Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus
(USB) connection, such as a USB scanner or USB printer. If you
have more than eight USB devices, you can purchase a USB
hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.