Gateway FX6710, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer
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PS/2 mouse port Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port.
IEEE 1394/FireWire
port Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire
®
)
devices (such as a digital camcorder) into
this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more
information, see
“Installing a printer,
scanner, or other device” on page 34 .
Ethernet (network)
jack Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device
(such as a DSL or cable modem for a
broadband Internet connection) into this
jack. For more information, see “Learning
about the Internet” in your online
User
Guide and “Connecting to a broadband
modem or network” on page 17 .
Audio in (Line in) jack
(blue)
-OR-
Side speaker jack This jack is user configurable for one of the
following:
■
Stereo in: Plug an external audio input
source (such as a stereo) into this jack so
you can record sound on your computer
(Default).
■
Stereo out: Plug your side left and right
speakers into this jack.
This jack is disabled when an audio
expansion card is installed. For more
information, see
“Configuring the audio
jacks” on page 33 .
Surround left/right
jack (black) Plug your rear right and left speakers into
this jack. This jack is disabled when an audio
expansion card is installed.
For more information, see
“Configuring the
audio jacks” on page 33 .
Video card Plug a monitor into a port on this card. If the
card is a high-performance video card, the
expansion slot opening above the card may
be occupied by the card’s ventilation fan.
Expansion slot cover
thumbscrew Remove this screw and open the expansion
slot cover to unlock the expansion cards.
Telephone jack
(optional) Plug the cord from your telephone into this
jack.
Cable lock slot Attach a cable lock to this slot, then attach
the cable to a solid object like a desk or table
to prevent your computer from being
stolen.
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