2 External component identication
Right side
Component Description
(1) Volume button Controls speaker volume on the computer.
(2) USB Type-C power connector and Thunderbolt
ports (2)
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer, and if needed, charging the
computer battery.
– or –
Connects and charges a USB device that has a Type-C connector,
such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch,
and provides high-speed data transfer.
– or –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing display output.
NOTE: Your computer may also support a Thunderbolt docking
station.
(3) AC adapter and battery light
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White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
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Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
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Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
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O: The battery is not charging.
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