2 External component identification
Right side
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.
(2)
Hard drive light
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
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[Author note:] Delete the second bullet if HP
3D DriveGuard is not supported. Is HP 3D
really still supported?
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
(3)
Digital Media Slot Reads data from and writes data to digital memory card
such as Secure Digital (SD).
(4)
USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced
USB power performance.
(5)
HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio
device.
Right side
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