HP 15-g000 Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 16

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Left side Component (1) Security cable slot (2) Power connector Description 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. Connects an AC adapter. (3) AC adapter light ● On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Off: The computer is using battery power. (4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: 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. (5) External monitor port (select models only) Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. (6) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. (7) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable. ● White: The network is connected. ● Amber: Activity is occurring on the network. (8) USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. (9) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, jack earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does not support optional microphone-only devices. 8 Chapter 2 External component identification

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Left side
Component
Description
(1)
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.
(2)
Power connector
Connects an AC adapter.
(3)
AC adapter light
On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charged.
Off:
The computer is using battery power.
(4)
Vent
Enables
airflow
to cool internal components.
NOTE:
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.
(5)
External monitor port (select models only)
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(6)
HDMI port
Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
high-
definition
television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed HDMI device.
(7)
RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights
Connects a network cable.
White: The network is connected.
Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(8)
USB 3.0 port
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(9)
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.
8
Chapter 2
External component
identification