Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(4) USB SuperSpeed 5 Gbps 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.
(5) USB Type-C power connector port, 
SuperSpeed 10 Gbps port, and DisplayPort™ 
output
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.
(6) USB Type-C power connector port, 
SuperSpeed 10 Gbps port, and DisplayPort™ 
output
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector, 
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging 
the computer battery.
– and –
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.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector, 
providing DisplayPort output.
(7) Battery light When AC power is connected:
● White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
● Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.
● Off: 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.
● Off: The battery is not charging.
(8) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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