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HP ENVY x360 15-bq005ur

What does lightning sign near USB mean? 

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Hi,

It means that the USB can be used for sleep and charge. So when the notebook is "sleeping" it can still charge external devices such as smartphones. Not to be confused with Thunderbolt sign which has a little arrow at end of lightningsign.

 

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David

 

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Hi,

It means that the USB can be used for sleep and charge. So when the notebook is "sleeping" it can still charge external devices such as smartphones. Not to be confused with Thunderbolt sign which has a little arrow at end of lightningsign.

 

Hope it helps,

David

 

Please click on thumbs up for thanks

Please click on accept as solution if answered your question

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