Right Side 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C™ Gen 1: A highly versatile port that supports high-speed data transfer, Power Delivery (PD) to charge the laptop via Type-C, and DisplayPort 1.2 to connect directly to modern USB-C monitors. 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A: Standard rectangular USB slots for your flash drives or mouse. One of these is an “always-on” charging port, allowing you to charge your phone even when the laptop is turned off 1 x HDMI 1.4 Port: For quick connections to TVs, project systems, or modern external monitors. 1 x VGA Port (or Serial Port on select variants): A rare but helpful legacy video port. It allows you to hook up older office projectors or older desktop monitors without an adapter. 1 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Port: A drop-down port for a fast, reliable, wired internet cable. 1 x Proprietory Docking Connector: For snapping the laptop into an HP enterprise desktop dock. 1 x MicroSD Card Reader: For quick media transfers from cameras or phones. 1 x 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack: Regular audio jack for external speakers or headsets. 1 x Barrel AC Power Input: The standard plug for the included HP wall adapter. Left Side 1 x Optical Drive (Optional / Select Models): Some configurations of this laptop include a built-in DVD-Writer, while others have a plastic placeholder tray. 1 x Standard Security Lock Slot: For physically locking down the laptop to a desk using a cable.
