Component Description
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 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external
drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(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.
(5) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(6) USB Type-C (Thunderbolt-3-
enabled) ports (2)
Connect any USB device with a Type-C connector.
NOTE: USB Type-C ports charge products such as cell phones,
laptops, tablets, and MP3 players, even when the computer is o. Also,
some USB Type-C ports connect DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI,
Thunderbolt
TM
, and other video devices to provide video output.
NOTE: Adapters (purchased separately) may be required.
(7) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(8) Battery light When AC power is connected:
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White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
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Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.
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O: The battery is not charging.
When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):
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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.
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O: The battery is not charging.
8 Chapter 2 External component identication