Dell Inspiron 531s (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 20)

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
4 center/subwoofer
connector Use the orange connector to attach a speaker to a Low
Frequency Effects (LFE) audio channel. LFE audio channel
is found in digital surround sound audio schemes that
carries only low frequency information of 80 Hz and below.
The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to provide extremely
low bass extension. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt
the LFE information to the main speakers in the surround
sound set-up.
5 line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback
device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on
the card.
6 front L/R line-out
connector Use the green line-out connector (available on computers
with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most
speakers with integrated amplifiers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the
card.
7 microphone Use the pink connector to attach a personal computer
microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or
telephony program.
On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector
is on the card.
8 side L/R surround
connector Use the gray connector to provide enhanced surround audio
for computers with 7.1 speakers.
On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector
is on the card.
9 rear L/R surround
connector Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel-
capable speakers.
10 USB 2.0
connectors (4)
Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically
remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors
for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or
cameras.
11 VGA video
connector
Connect the monitor’s VGA cable to the VGA connector on
the computer.
On computers with a video card, use the connector on
the card.
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