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External component identification
Locating hardware
To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:
▲
Type
device manager
in the taskbar search box, and then select the Device Manager app.
A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.
For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press
fn
+
esc
(select products only).
Locating software
To find out what software is installed on your computer:
▲
Select the Start button.
‒
or –
Right-click the Start button, and then select Programs and Features.
Right
NOTE:
The port and connector icons are located on the protective cover.
Component
Description
(1)
USB Type-C power connector and charging port
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.
(2)
Battery light
When AC power is connected:
●
White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
●
Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.
●
Off: The battery is not charging.
Locating hardware
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