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(5) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio in
(microphone) jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers,
headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio
cable. Also connects an optional headset microphone.
This jack does not support optional microphone-only
devices.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,
adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information,
refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental
Notices. To access this guide, from the Start screen,
type support, select the HP Support Assistant app,
select My computer, and then select User guides.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-
conductor connector that supports both audio-out
(headphone) and audio in (microphone).
(6) Media Card Reader Reads data from and writes data to digital memory
cards such as Secure Digital (SD).
(7) Hard drive light ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked
the hard drive.
(8) Power light
●
White: The computer is on.
●
Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer
shuts off power to the display and other
unneeded components.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses
the least amount of power.
NOTE: For select models, the Intel Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume
quickly from inactivity.
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