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Component Description
(1) Optical drive (select models only) Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc.
(2) Optical drive light (select models only) ● Green: The optical drive is being accessed.
●
Off: The optical drive is idle.
(3) Optical drive eject button (select models
only)
Ejects the optical disc.
(4)
Power light ● White: The computer is on.
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Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(5)
Hard drive light
●
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
NOTE: For information on HP 3D DriveGuard, refer
to
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)
on page 58.
(6)
USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(7)
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.
(8) Battery light
●
White: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is fully charged.
●
Amber: A battery is charging.
●
Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery
level, or there is a battery error. When a battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins
blinking rapidly.
(9)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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