HP HDX18-1020US HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 18

Left-side components, Rear component

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Left-side components Item Component 1 Security cable slot 2 External monitor port 3 Expansion port 3 4 RJ-45 (network) jack 5 HDMI port 6 eSATA/USB port 7 USB port 8 1394 port 9 ExpressCard slot Rear component Function Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. ✎ The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects the computer to an optional docking device or optional expansion product. ✎ The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. Connects a network cable. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Connects an optional USB device. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder. Supports optional ExpressCards. Component Vent Function Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. External component identification 2-8

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External component identification
2–8
Left-side components
Rear component
Item
Component
Function
1
Security cable slot
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not
prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
2
External monitor port
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
3
Expansion port 3
Connects the computer to an optional docking device or optional expansion
product.
The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port
3 describes the type of expansion port.
4
RJ-45 (network) jack
Connects a network cable.
5
HDMI port
Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition
television, or any compatible digital or audio component.
6
eSATA/USB port
Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an
eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device.
7
USB port
Connects an optional USB device.
8
1394 port
Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder.
9
ExpressCard slot
Supports optional ExpressCards.
Component
Function
Vent
Enables airflow to cool internal components.
The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components
and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and
off during routine operation.