Rear components
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) USB 3.0 charging (powered) port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB ports
will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current.
Some USB devices require power and require you to use a
powered port.
NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge select models of
cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is o.
(3) USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub.
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(5) 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.
(6) Dual-Mode DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
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