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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 power. |
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| If a battery installed, the battery is fully charged. |
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| ● | Amber: The computer is connected to external power |
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| and the battery is charging. |
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| ● | Off: The computer is not connected to 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 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 ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has |
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| temporarily parked the hard drive. |
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| NOTE: For information on HP ProtectSmart Hard |
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| Drive Protection, refer to the HP Notebook Reference |
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| Guide. |
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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 2.0 port | Connects an optional USB 2.0 device. | |
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12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
