Left side

Item

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

(2)

Vent

Enables 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.

 

 

 

(5)

Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in

Connects optional powered stereo speakers,

 

(microphone) jack

headphones, 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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Chapter 2 External component identification