Lenovo PC 300PL User guide for IBM PC300PL (type 6584, 6594) systems - Page 41
Using audio features, Updating system programs
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Using audio features Your computer has an integrated audio controller that supports most Sound Blaster applications and is compatible with the Microsoft Windows Sound System. Your computer also has a single internal speaker and three audio connectors. Using the audio controller, you can record and play back sound and music and enjoy sound with multimedia applications. Optionally, you can connect two stereo speakers to the line-out connector to enjoy better sound with multimedia applications. The audio connectors in your computer are 3.5 mm (1/8-in.) mini-jacks. A description of the connectors follows. (For the location of the connectors, see "Connecting computer cables" on page 10.) Line out: This jack is used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as stereo-powered speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in jack on a stereo system. Note: The internal speaker in your computer is disabled when an external speaker is connected to the headphone connector on your computer. Audio line in: This jack is used to accept audio signals from external devices (such as line output from a stereo, television, or musical instrument) into the computer sound system. Microphone in: This jack is used to connect a microphone to your computer when you want to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk. This jack can also be used by speech recognition software. Note: If you experience interference or speaker feedback while recording, try reducing the microphone recording volume (gain). Procedures for recording and playing back sound vary by operating system. See your operating system documentation for information and instructions. Updating system programs System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer. They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the Configuration/Setup Utility program. POST is a set of tests and procedures that is performed each time you turn on your computer. BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the computer hardware can Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer 27