Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(4) USB Type-C port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be
required.
(5) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
● White: The network is connected.
● Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(6) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
(7) 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.
Left side
Table
2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) 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.
● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
● O: The battery is not charging.
(2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(3) USB port with HP Sleep and Charge Connects a USB device, provides data transfer, and even when
the computer is o, charges most products such as a cell phone,
camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch.
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