Left side

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

(2)

Vent

Enable airflow to cool internal components.

 

 

NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool

 

 

internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal

 

 

for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine

 

 

operation.

 

 

 

(3)

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 HDMI device.

 

 

 

(4)

USB 3.0 ports (2)

Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced

 

 

USB power performance.

 

 

NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see

 

 

Using a USB device on page 43.

 

 

 

(5)

Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in

Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,

 

(microphone) jack

earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also

 

 

connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does

 

 

not support optional microphone-only devices.

 

 

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust

 

 

the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a

 

 

headset. For additional safety information, refer to the

 

 

Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access

 

 

this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the

 

 

HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then

 

 

select User guides.

 

 

NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the

 

 

computer speakers are disabled.

 

 

NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor

 

 

connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and

 

 

audio-in (microphone).

 

 

 

(6)

Media card reader

Reads data from and writes data to digital memory cards

 

 

such as Secure Digital (SD).

 

 

 

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