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• Audio line-out connector
Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers,
headphones, or multimedia keyboards. To attach a stereo system or other external recording device, a
cable is connected between the audio line-in connector of the device and the audio line-out connector
of the computer.
Note: If your computer has both an audio line-out connector and a headset connector or headphone
connector, always use the headset connector or headphone connector for earphones, headphones, or a
headset. However, a headphone connector does not support the microphone of a headset.
• Cable-lock slots (2)
Used to secure a cable lock. For more information, see "Attaching a cable lock" on page 60.
• DisplayPort-out connector
Used to send audio and video signals from your computer to another audio or video device, such as
a high-performance monitor.
• Ethernet connector
Used to connect an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class B limits, use a
Category 5e or better Ethernet cable.
• Microphone connector
Used to connect a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use
speech-recognition software.
• Padlock loop
Used to secure a padlock. For more information, see "Locking the computer cover" on page 58.
• PCI Express card area (different cards provide different connectors)
To improve the operating performance of your computer, you can connect PCI Express cards into this
area. Depending on your computer model, the connectors in this area might vary.
• Power cord connector
Used to connect the power cord to your computer for power supply.
• PS/2 keyboard connector
Used to connect a keyboard that uses a Personal System/2 (PS/2) keyboard connector.
• PS/2 mouse connector
Used to connect a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2 mouse connector.
• Serial connector
Used to connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a serial connector.
• Security-lock slot
Used to secure a Kensington-style cable lock. For more information, see "Attaching a Kensington-style
cable lock" on page 59.
• USB 2.0 connector
Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2.0 connection, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a scanner, a
printer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA).
• USB 3.0 connector
Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connection, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a
scanner, a printer, or a PDA.
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