Table 2-1  Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(4) USB Type-C® power connector and 
SuperSpeed port
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector, 
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging 
the computer battery.
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Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, 
and (for select products) charges small devices (such as a 
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-C charging cable or cable 
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small 
external device.
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Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector, 
providing DisplayPort™ output.
(5) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, 
and (for select products) charges small devices (such as a 
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable 
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small 
external device.
Left
Use the illustration and table to identify the components on the left side of the computer.
Table 2-2  Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, 
and (for select products) charges small devices (such as a 
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable 
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small 
external device.
(2) 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.
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