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Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Optical drive Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or
reads and writes to an optical disc.
(2) Optical drive eject button Releases the optical drive disc tray.
(3) 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, see the Regulatory, Safety,
and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box,
and then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(4) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
denition television, any compatible digital or audio
component, or a high-speed High Denition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) device.
(5) Mini Dual-Mode DisplayPort connector Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
NOTE: When you have devices connected to the Mini Dual-
Mode DisplayPort and the HDMI port at the same time, the
image will be displayed only on the device connected to the
HDMI port.
(6) USB Type-C Thunderbolt™ ports with HP Sleep
and Charge (2)
Even when the computer is o, connect and charge most USB
devices that have a Type-C connector, such as a cell phone,
camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provide high-speed
data transfer.
– and –
Connect display devices that have a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort output.
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