User's Guide

Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(3) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
(for select products) charges small devices (such as a
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
(4) AC adapter and battery light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
● Blinking amber: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
● O: The battery is not charging.
NOTE: If you connect both the USB Type-C and the barrel AC
adapters to your computer at the same time, only one AC
adapter and battery light turns on. The light next to the USB
Type-C power connector turns on when the Type-C adapter
power rating is less than the barrel adapter rating. The light next
to the barrel power connector turns on when the barrel AC
adapter power rating is the same or greater than the Type-C
adapter rating.
(5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
NOTE: Some computers might ship with two separate AC
adapters and power cords. Be sure to match the connector end
of the power cord to the corresponding USB Type-C or barrel
power connector of your computer.
Left side
Identify the components on the left side of the computer.
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) USB SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
charges small devices (such as a smartphone), even when the
computer is o.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
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