User Guide - Windows 8.1

2 Getting to know your computer
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Component Description
(1) 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.
(2) Optical drive eject button (select models only) Releases the optical drive disc tray.
(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 ports (2) Connect an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
For details about dierent types of USB ports, see Using a USB
device on page 43.
(5) RJ-45 (network) jack/lights Connects a network cable.
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Green (right): The network is connected.
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Amber (left): Activity is occurring on the network.
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