Left side
Item | Component | Description |
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(1) | External monitor port | Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. |
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(2) | Vent | Enables airflow to cool internal components. |
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| NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool |
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| internal components and prevent overheating. It is |
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| normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during |
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| routine operation. |
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(3) | HDMI port | Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a |
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| component, or a |
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(4) | USB 3.0 ports (2) | Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide |
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| enhanced USB power performance. |
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(5) | Connects optional powered stereo speakers, | |
| (microphone) jack | headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio |
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| cable. Also connects an optional headset microphone. |
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| This jack does not support optional |
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| devices. |
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| WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, |
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| adjust the volume before putting on headphones, |
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| earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, |
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| refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental |
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| Notices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type |
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| support, select the HP Support Assistant app, |
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| select My computer, and then select User guides. |
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| NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the |
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| computer speakers are disabled. |
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| NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a |
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| connector that supports both |
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(6) | Media Card Reader | Reads data from and writes data to digital memory cards |
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| such as Secure Digital (SD). |
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14 | Chapter 2 External component identification |
