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2 Knowing the Parts
Front Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC.
Display Panel Latch
One display panel latch is used to lock the display panel in the closed position.
Audio Speaker (Left & Right)
The built-in speaker allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia sound
system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound in high quality
16-bit stereo (when used with external stereo headphones or speakers). All audio features are software
controlled.
Audio In
Audio input allows feeding in audio from another source in order to listen to it using the Notebook PC’s
speakers or to use it for digital multimedia files.
Microphone Jack (Mic-In)
The mono microphone jack can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio
devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone.
Headphone Jack (Head-Out)
The stereo headphone jack is used to connect the Notebook PC’s audio out signal to amplified speakers
or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers.
CD Power, LED, Control Buttons
(described in section 3)
Display Panel Latch
CD
Left Audio Speaker
Right Audio Speaker
CD
Power
Mic-In
Head-Out
Audio
In
Status LEDs
CD Control Buttons
CD
LED