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External component identification
Right side
Component
Description
(1)
Volume button
Controls speaker volume on the computer.
(2)
USB Type-C power connector and Thunderbolt
ports (2)
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer, and if needed, charging the
computer battery.
– or –
Connects and charges a USB device that has a Type-C connector,
such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch,
and provides high-speed data transfer.
– or –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing display output.
NOTE:
Your computer may also support a Thunderbolt docking
station.
(3)
AC adapter and battery light
●
White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
●
Blinking white: 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.
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Chapter 2 External component identification