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Setting up the computer – Toshiba Equium 3100 M User Manual

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Video port for connecting a monitor.

The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices,
such as external speakers.

The 3.5 mm mini line-in jack lets you play and record stereo sound from an external audio device,
such as a stereo system.

The microphone port accepts a monaural microphone or other audio input device for audio input.

The PS/2 mouse port provides access to a PS/2-compatible mouse.

The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device, including ECP-

compatible devices.

The MIDI/

game port lets you connect a MIDI device or game joystick.

The expansion slot covers keep dust and dirt from entering the computer from unoccupied
expansion slots.

Setting up the computer

Setting up the computer involves connecting the components of your system to each other. This
process can include:

q Positioning the system unit and peripherals.

q Connecting a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the system unit.

q Connecting the system unit and monitor to an AC power supply.