User Guide - Windows 8.1

Component Description
(3) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) 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 microphone-only devices.
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, from the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and
audio-in (microphone).
(4) USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard,
mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see
Using a USB device on page 43.
(5) Optical drive (select models only) Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc
or reads and writes to an optical disc.
NOTE: For disc compatibility information, navigate to the
Help and Support web page (see Finding information
on page 2). Follow the web page instructions to select your
computer model. Select Support & Drivers, and then select
Product Information.
(6) Optical drive eject button (select models
only)
Releases the optical drive disc tray.
(7) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
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