Left side
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-2  Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2)   AC adapter and battery light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully 
charged.
● Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the 
battery has reached a low battery level.
● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is 
charging.
● O: The battery is not charging.
(3) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
● White: The network is connected.
● Amber: 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) Dual-Mode DisplayPort connector Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
(6) USB SuperSpeed ports Connect a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity 
tracker, or smartwatch, and provide high-speed data transfer.
(7) USB Type-C port with HP Sleep and Charge Connects a USB device that has a Type-C connector, provides 
data transfer, and even when the computer is o, charges most 
products such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or 
smartwatch.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector, 
providing DisplayPort output.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be 
required.
(7) USB Type-C power connector and Thunderbolt™ 
port with HP Sleep and Charge
Even when the computer is o, connects and charges most USB 
devices that have a Type-C connector, such as a cell phone, 
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