your computer has an integrated audio controller that supports sound blaster applications. your computer also has a single internal speaker and three types of audio connectors. using the audio controller, you can record and play back sound and music to enhance multimedia applications. optionally, you can connect external speakers to the line-out connector to provide improved sound with multimedia applications.

    the audio connectors in your computer are 3.5 mm (0.125-in.) mini-jacks. for the location of the audio connectors, see “input/output connectors” on page 64.

    line in

    this connector accepts audio signals into the computer sound system from external devices, such as the line output from a stereo, television, or a musical instrument. one line-in connector is on the rear of the computer.

    line out

    this connector sends audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in jack on a stereo system. line-out connectors are on both the front and the rear of the computer.

    microphone

    use this connector to connect a microphone to your computer when you want to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk. with a microphone attached to the computer, you can also use speech-recognition software. microphone connectors are on both the front and the rear of the computer.