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(4) | Power light | ● White: The computer is on. |
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| ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state, |
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| which is an |
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| off power to the display and other unneeded |
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| components. |
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| ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation |
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| is an |
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| of power. |
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| NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start |
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| Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid |
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| Start Technology allows your computer to resume |
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| quickly from inactivity. |
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(5) | Hard drive light | ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. |
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| ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the |
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| hard drive. |
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(6) | USB 2.0 port | Connects an optional USB device. |
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(7) | AC adapter light | ● White: The computer is connected to external power |
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| and the battery is fully charged. |
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| ● Blinking white: The battery has reached a low battery |
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| level. |
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| ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power |
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| and the battery is charging. |
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| ● Off: The computer is not connected to external power. |
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(8) | Power connector | Connects an AC adapter. |
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(9) | Security cable slot | Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. |
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| NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a |
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| deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being |
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| mishandled or stolen. |
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