Gateway FX6800 8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 18
IEEE 1394/FireWire
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port Ethernet (network) jack Audio in (Line in) jack (blue) -ORSide speaker jack Surround left/right jack (black) Video card Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Telephone jack (optional) Cable lock slot Description Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 34. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in your online User Guide and "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 17. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: ■ Stereo in: Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your side left and right speakers into this jack. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 33. Plug your rear right and left speakers into this jack. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 33. Plug a monitor into a port on this card. If the card is a high-performance video card, the expansion slot opening above the card may be occupied by the card's ventilation fan. Remove this screw and open the expansion slot cover to unlock the expansion cards. Plug the cord from your telephone into this jack. Attach a cable lock to this slot, then attach the cable to a solid object like a desk or table to prevent your computer from being stolen. 12