Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
(5) AC adapter and battery light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
● Blinking amber: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
● O: The battery is not charging.
(6) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
Left side
Identify the components on the left side of the computer.
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
(
for select products) charges small devices (such as a
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adap
ter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
(2) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
high-
denition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
device.
(3) USB Type-C® SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
(
for select products) charges small devices (such as a
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
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