Right side

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

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).

 

 

 

(2)

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 49

 

 

 

(3)

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects a network cable.

 

 

 

 

RJ-45 (network) status light

White: The network is connected.

 

 

Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.

 

 

 

(4)

AC adapter light

● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is

 

 

charged.

 

 

● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery

 

 

is charging.

 

 

● Off: The computer is using DC power.

 

 

 

(5)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

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