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Getting to know your computer
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are located, and how they work.
Right side
Use the illustration and table to identify the components on the right side of the computer.
Table 2-1
Right-side components and their descriptions
Component
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Description
Audio-out (headphone)/
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a
Audio-in (microphone)
television audio cable. Also connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does not
combo jack
support optional standalone microphones.
WARNING!
headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
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NOTE:
USB SuperSpeed ports
Connect a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and
(2)
provide high-speed data transfer.
NOTE:
separately) when charging a small external device.
HDMI port
Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, any
compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) device.
RJ-45 (network) jack/
Connects a network cable.
status lights
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AC adapter and battery
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light
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on
Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP
Documentation.
When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable adapter (purchased
White: The network is connected.
Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
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.
Right side
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