Component Description
(1)
Power light
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White: The computer is on.
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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. For more information, see
Intel
Rapid Start Technology (select models only)
on page 38.
(2)
Hard drive light
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
NOTE: For information about HP 3D DriveGuard, see
Using HP 3D DriveGuard on page 52.
(3)
Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats:
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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
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Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
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Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory
Card
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MultiMediaCard (MMC)
(4)
USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced
USB power performance.
NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see
Using a USB device on page 47.
(5)
HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio
device.
(6) RJ-45 (network) jack lights
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White: Computer is connected to a network.
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Blinking amber: Data is being transferred.
NOTE: When both lights are off the computer is not
connected to a network.
(7)
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
Right side
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