Right side
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your product.
Component Description
(1)   Volume button Controls speaker volume on the computer.
(2) Fingerprint reader Allows a ngerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password 
logon.
▲ To use the ngerprint reader, swipe your nger on the 
ngerprint reader.
(3)   Vent Enables airow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool 
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for 
the internal fan to cycle on and o during routine operation.
(4) USB Type-C power connector and Thunderbolt™ 
ports with HP Sleep and Charge (2)
Connect AC adapters that have a USB Type-C connector, 
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the 
computer battery while the computer is o or in the Sleep state.
– and –
Connect and charge most USB devices that have a Type-C 
connector, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or 
smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
– and –
Connect display devices that have 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.
(5) 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.
4 Chapter 2   External component identication