2 Components
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are located, and how they work.
NOTE: Actual computer color, features, feature locations, and icon labels may vary from the images
depicted.
Right
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Volume buttons Control speaker volume on the computer.
(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.
● O: The battery is not charging.
(3) USB Type-C power connectors
and Thunderbolt™ ports with
HP Sleep and Charge (2)
Connect an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector, supplying power to the
computer and, if needed, charging the computer battery.
– and –
Even when the computer is o, connect and charge most USB devices that have a
Type-C connector, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch,
and provide high-speed data transfer.
– and –
Connect a display device that has a USB Type-C connector, providing
DisplayPort™ output.
NOTE: Your computer may also support a Thunderbolt docking station.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be required.
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