2 Components
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NOTE: The term “hard drive”, “hard disk”, and/or “solid-state drive (SSD)” is used to generically refer the
computer’s primary mass storage.
Component Description
(1) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards.
(2) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory,
Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select
the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2. Select My PC, select the Specications tab, and then
select User Guides.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(3) USB 3.x SuperSpeed ports (2) Connect a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
(4) 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.
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