Left side
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(1) | Power connector | Connects an AC adapter. | |
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(2) | Battery light | ● | White: The computer is connected to external |
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| power. If a battery installed, the battery is |
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| fully charged. |
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| ● | Amber: The computer is connected to external |
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| power and the battery is charging. |
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| ● | Off: The computer is not connected to |
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| external power. |
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| ● | Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. |
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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 | |
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| routine operation. | |
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(5) | Hard drive light | ● | Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. |
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| ● | Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has |
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| temporarily parked the hard drive. |
NOTE: For information on HP ProtectSmart Hard
Drive Protection, refer to the HP Notebook
Reference Guide.
(6) | HDMI port (select models only) |
Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
(7) | USB port (2) | Connects an optional USB device. |
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