Left side
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) Battery light When AC power is connected:
● White: The battery charge is greater than 90%.
● Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90%.
● O: The battery is not charging.
When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):
● Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery level.
When the battery has reached a critical battery level, the battery
light begins blinking rapidly.
(3) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
● Green (left): The network is connected.
● Amber (right): Activity is occurring on the network.
(4) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-denition
television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed
High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) device.
(5) USB SuperSpeed ports (2) Connect a USB device, provide high-speed data transfer, and (for
select products) charge small devices when the computer is on or in
Sleep mode.
(6) 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.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume
before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional
safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental
Notices.
To access this guide:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, and then
select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to a headphone jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
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