Overview
Note
Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration.
Used to connect a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or use speech recognition software.
Used to send or receive audio and video signals. Another audio or video device (such as a high-performance monitor) can be attached to this High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector.
Used to send video signals. You can attach a compatible video device to this connector, such as a video graphics array (VGA) monitor.
Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2.0 connection.
Used to connect the power adapter to the computer for power supply.
Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers, headphones, or multimedia keyboards. To connect a stereo system or other external recording device, connect a cable 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 or headphone connector, always use the headset connector or headphone connector for earphones, headphones, or a headset. The headphone connector does not support headset microphones.
Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. To attach an external audio device, connect a cable between the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer.
Used to connect an Ethernet cable for network access.
Used to secure the power adapter cable.
Used to secure a cable lock.
Used to protect the rear Wi-Fi antenna that is optional.
To extend the capabilities of your computer, you can install a PCI/PCI-Express card into the slots in this area. Depending on your computer model, the available connectors might vary.
Used to secure a padlock.
Used to secure a Kensington-style cable lock.