Right side
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(1) | Power light | ● | White: The computer is on. |
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| ● | Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. |
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| ● | Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. |
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(2) | Drive light | ● | Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. |
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| ● | Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection |
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| has temporarily parked the hard drive. |
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| NOTE: For information on HP ProtectSmart |
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| Hard Drive Protection, refer to the HP Notebook |
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| Reference Guide. |
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(3) | USB 3.0 port | Connects an optional USB 3.0 device and provides | |
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| enhanced USB power performance. | |
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| NOTE: This port is also compatible with USB 1.0 | |
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| and 2.0 devices. | |
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(4) | HDMI port | Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a | |
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| audio component. | |
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(5) | Mini DisplayPort | Connects an optional digital display device, such as a | |
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| highperformance monitor or projector. | |
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(6) | 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 | |
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| being mishandled or stolen. | |
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(7) | Connects a network cable. | ||
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(8) | Vent | Enables airflow to cool internal components. | |
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| NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to | |
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| cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is | |
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| normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during | |
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| routine operation. | |
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12 | Chapter 2 External component identification |
