Left-side view
1. USB (Type-A) connector
3. Combo audio connector
USB (Type-A) connector
Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or
USB printer. For details, see "Connecting USB device" on page 26.
Attention:
When you attach a USB cable to this connector, ensure that the USB mark is facing upward.
Otherwise the connector might get damaged.
USB (Type-C) connector
The USB (Type-C) connectors support both the USB Type-C
technology. With a compatible USB-C cable, you can use this connector to transfer data, charge
your device, or connect your computer to external displays. Both connectors are also compatible
with DisplayPort
drive monitor, or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector.
The USB (Type-C) connectors also work as power connectors, and the ac power adapter shipped
with your computer is a USB-C power adapter. You can therefore connect your computer to ac
power by plugging the power adapter with power cord to either of the two USB-C connectors.
Combo audio connector
Connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug to the audio connector
to listen to the sound from the computer.
The audio connector does not support a conventional microphone.
For details, see "Using audio features" on page 24.
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