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Item Component Description
(1) Optical drive Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc.
(2) Optical drive light
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Green: The optical drive is being accessed.
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Off: The optical drive is off.
(3) Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive.
(4) Power light
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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) Drive light
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
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Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has
temporarily parked the hard drive.
NOTE: For information on HP ProtectSmart Hard
Drive Protection, refer to the HP Notebook
Reference Guide.
(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
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White: the computer is connected to external power
and the battery is fully charged.
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Amber: A battery is charging.
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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.
18 Chapter 2 External component identification