Component

Description

 

 

 

(2)

fn key

Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in

 

 

combination with a function key or the esc key.

 

 

 

(3)

Windows logo key

Displays the Windows Start menu.

 

 

 

(4)

Windows applications key

Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

 

 

 

(5)

Embedded numeric keypad keys

Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

 

 

 

(6)

Function keys

Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in

 

 

combination with the fn key.

 

 

 

Front components

Component

Description

 

 

 

 

(1)

Wireless light

Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local

 

 

 

area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband

 

 

 

Module, and/or a Bluetooth device, is on.

 

 

Amber: All wireless devices are off.

 

 

 

 

(2)

Power light

On: The computer is on.

 

 

Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.

 

 

Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating

 

 

 

should be connected.

 

 

Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

 

 

 

 

(3)

Battery light

Amber: A battery is charging.

 

 

Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.

 

 

Blinking amber: 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 turns 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.

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