Kind of spdif output (optical or electrical)

I have a problem concerning the digital audio output of my MacBook Pro 13 (2010).
The handbook describes that analog and digtital audio are supported. But no details about the functionality.
So does I need a coaxial (electric 3.5 mm mini-plug to cinch) cable or an optical Toslink adapter (3.5 mm mini-plug)
Does I need to configure the audio out of my MBP or in case of optical plug might be the optical port be activated since pushing the Toslink connector in (the Toslink connection is actually deeper than the analog 3.5 mm mini-plug)?
Thanks
Kai-Uwe

The output is optical, but is only activated when you insert a mini-TOSlink plug. Many TOSlink cables come complete with a converter to mini-TOSlink, and these are also available separately. Otherwise if you insert an ordinary 3.5mm stereo jack you get analogue output. There is no coaxial digital output.

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