
Table 2-2
Left-side components and their descriptions
Component
Description
(1)
Power connector
Connects an AC adapter.
(2)
AC adapter and battery light
●
White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
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Blinking amber: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
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Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
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Off: The battery is not charging.
(3)
RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights
Connects a network cable.
●
White: The network is connected.
●
Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(4)
USB SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
charges small devices (such as a smartphone), even when the
computer is off.
NOTE:
Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
(5)
Dual-Mode DisplayPort™ connector
Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
(6)
HDMI port
Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
device.
(7)
USB Type-C® Thunderbolt™ port with HP Sleep
and Charge
Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
charges small devices (such as a smartphone), even when the
computer is off.
NOTE:
Use a standard USB Type-C charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort output.
NOTE:
Your computer might also support a Thunderbolt
docking station.
(8)
Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional standalone microphones.
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