Component

Description

 

 

 

(5)

Hard drive light

Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is being

 

 

accessed.

 

 

Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard

 

 

drive.

 

 

 

(6)

Speakers (2)

Produce SRS Premium sound (select models only).

 

 

NOTE: To use the SRS Premium sound software, select Start

 

 

> All Programs > SRS Premium Sound.

 

 

 

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NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

USB port

Connects an optional USB device.

 

 

 

(2)

USB powered/charging port

Connects an optional USB device.

 

 

 

(3)

ExpressCard slot (select models only)

Supports optional ExpressCards.

 

 

 

(4)

Media Card Reader

Supports the following digital card formats:

 

 

Secure Digital (SD) Card

 

 

MultiMediaCard (MMC)

 

 

 

(5)

1394 port

Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as

 

 

a camcorder.

 

 

 

(6)

Vents (2)

Enable airflow to cool internal components.

 

 

NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool

 

 

internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal

 

 

for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine

 

 

operation.

 

 

 

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