Computer port functions

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Computer port functions

No.

Item

Function

1

Power button

  • Press it to power on the computer when the computer is shut down.
  • Press and hold it for over 10 seconds to force shut down the computer when the computer is powered on.

2

Headset jack

Connects to a headset.

3

USB-C port

Connects to external devices such as a phone or a USB flash drive to transfer data.

4

USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) port x 3

Connects to external devices such as a phone or a USB flash drive to transfer data.

5

CD-ROM drive button

Press it to open the CD-ROM drive for you to insert a CD.

This item is only provided by certain computer models and the actual configuration may vary depending on the model.

6

Microphone jack

Connects to a microphone to transmit audio received by the microphone to the computer.

7

Audio output port

Connects to an external device, such as a speaker, to transmit audio signals from the computer to the external device.

8

Audio input port

Connects to an external audio device and transmits audio from the external device to the computer.

9

RJ45 port

Connects to a network cable.

10

USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) port x 4

Connects to external devices such as a phone or a USB flash drive to transfer data.

To use a fingerprint keyboard, you need to connect it to the USB-A port with the keyboard icon on the back of a desktop computer. After you have enrolled your fingerprint, you can power on and unlock your phone with one touch. This feature is supported on certain computer models. The actual performance may vary depending on the model.

11

Serial port

Connects to a modem, serial printer, emulator, or devices that have a serial port.

12

VGA port

Connects the VGA cable to a display device.

13

HDMI port

Connects to external displays to play HD videos.

14

Power port

Connects to a power cable.

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