About Your Computer 23D I G I T A L -V I D E O I N T E R F A C E (DVI-I) C O N N E C T O RS -V I D E O TV-O U T C O N N E C T O RA U D I O /IR B L A S T E R A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O RAC A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R — Connects an AC adapter to the computer.The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapterwith your computer turned either on or off.CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and powerstrips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power stripor electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.Connects an external DVI-compatible monitor or a High Definition TV.With an adapter cable, you can also connect an external VGA-compatiblemonitor to the DVI connector.Connects your computer to a TV through this analog video out port. Anadapter can be used for composite and component video out. See "UsingYour Computer With a TV or Audio Device" on page 44.Connects the following devices:• multi-channel analog audio I/O to connect 7.1 speakers or 5.1 speakerswith line input, microphones, MP3 players, tape decks, etc.• digital S/PDIF output (TOSLINK optical connection) to connect hometheater receivers, minidisk players, or high-end digital decoding 5.1 speakers• IR blaster outputs are used by Windows Media Center Edition to controlexternal consumer electronic devices, such as satellite/cable boxes,VCRs, etc.For details, see "Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter" on page 45.
