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