Table 1-1 Identifying the front panel components (continued)
Front panel components
(4) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
(8) Optical drive eject button (optional)
NOTE: The combo jack supports headphones, line output devices, microphones, line input devices,
CTIA-style headsets, or OMTP-style headsets.
NOTE: Your model might have additional components available from HP.
NOTE: The light on the power button is normally white when the power is on. If the light blinks red, the
computer displays a diagnostic code to indicate a problem.
Rear panel components
To identify the rear panel components, use this illustration and table.
Table 1-2
Identifying the rear panel components
Rear panel components
1 Security cable slot 7 DisplayPort™ monitor connector
2 Serial port (optional) 8 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
port (select products only)
3 Pad lock slot 9 Optional port
4 Security screw 10 RJ-45 (network) jack
5 Power cord connector 11 USB port (2)**
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging
cable or cable adapter (purchased separately)
when charging a small external device such as
a smartphone.
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