HP 17-x Series

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 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(7) USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(8) 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.
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