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(1) | Power connector | Connects an AC adapter. |
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(2) | AC adapter light | ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is |
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| charged. |
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| ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery |
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| is charging. |
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| ● Off: The computer is using DC power. |
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(3) | 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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(4) | Vent | Enables airflow to cool internal components. |
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| NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool |
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| internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal |
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| for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine |
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| operation. |
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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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| NOTE: For information about HP 3D DriveGuard, |
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| see Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) |
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| on page 52. |
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(6) | HDMI port | Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a |
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| component. |
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(7) | USB 3.0 port | Connects an optional USB 3.0 device and provides |
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| enhanced USB power performance. |
NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see
Using a USB device on page 41.
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