Front components
Item Component Function
(1)
Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(2)
Battery light
●
On: A battery is charging.
●
Blinking: 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 is turned 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.
Drive light
●
White: The hard drive is being accessed.
●
Blinking: The hard drive or an optional external
optical drive is being accessed.
● Amber: HP ProtectSmart has temporarily parked
the drive.
Left-side components
Item Component Function
(1)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2)
AC adapter light
●
On: The computer is connected to external power.
●
Off: The computer is not connected to external
power.
(3)
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(4)
External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
Front components
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