HP 17 Laptop PC - Left Side Components

Component Description
(6) Optical drive eject button Releases the optical drive disc tray.
(7) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
Left side
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) AC adapter and battery light
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White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
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Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
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Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
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O: The battery is not charging.
(3) Vent Enables airow 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 o during routine operation.
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
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White: The network is connected.
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Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(5) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
denition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
device.
(6) USB 3.x SuperSpeed ports (2) Connect a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provide high-speed data transfer.
(7) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional standalone microphones.
8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer