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Component Description
(1) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless
local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®
device, is on.
●
Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(2) Power light ● White: Power is on.
●
Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●
Off: The
computer
is off or in Hiber
nation.
(3) Battery light ● White: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
●
Amber: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low
battery level. When the battery reaches a
critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power
source, the light turns off when all batteries in the computer
are fully charged. If the
computer is not plugged into an
external power source, the light stays off until the battery
reaches a low battery level.
(4) Drive light ● White: The
hard drive or optical drive is
being accessed.
●
Amber: HP 3D
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as temporarily parked the hard
drive.
(5
) Display release button Opens the computer.
(6) Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the
internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
(7) Speaker Produces sound.
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