Right side

Item

Component

Description

 

 

 

 

(1)

Hard drive light

Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.

 

 

Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the

 

 

 

hard drive.

 

 

 

(2)

Memory card reader

Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or

 

 

access information.

 

 

To insert a card: Hold the card label-side up, with connectors

 

 

facing the slot, insert the card into the slot, and then push in on

 

 

the card until it is firmly seated.

 

 

To remove a card:

 

 

Press in on the card it until it pops out.

 

 

 

(3)

USB 3.0 ports (2)

Each USB 3.0 port connects an optional USB device, such

 

 

as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or

 

 

USB hub.

 

 

 

(4)

HDMI port

Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a

 

 

highdefinition television, any compatible digital or audio

 

 

component, or a high-speed HDMI device.

 

 

 

(5)

RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights

Connects a network cable.

 

 

White: The network is connected.

 

 

Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.

 

 

 

 

(6)

AC adapter light

On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery

 

 

 

is charged.

 

 

Off: The computer is using battery power.

 

 

 

(7)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

(8)

Security cable slot

Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

 

 

The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may

 

 

not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

 

 

 

 

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13-a048ca x360, 13-a040ca x360, 13z-a000 x360, 13-a091nr x360, 13-a010dx x360 specifications

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