your computer has an integrated audio controller that is compatible with the microsoft windows sound system. 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 amplified 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 55.

    microphone (pink)

    this connector is used to connect a microphone to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk (mono input for microphone). with a microphone attached, you can also use speech recognition software. microphone connectors are on both the front and the rear of the computer.

    line in (blue)

    this connector receives stereo audio signals 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 (green)

    this connector sends stereo audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as speakers, headphones, or the audio line-in connector on a stereo system. the internal speaker on the computer is disabled when any devices are attached to this connector. line-out connectors are on both the front and the rear of the computer. connecting devices to the front line-out connector disables the rear line-out connector.