Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(5)

Hard drive light

Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.

 

 

Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the

 

 

hard drive.

 

 

NOTE: For information about HP 3D DriveGuard,

 

 

see Using HP 3D DriveGuard on page 49.

 

 

 

(6)

USB 2.0 port

Connects an optional USB device.

 

 

NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see

 

 

Using a USB device on page 39.

 

 

 

(7)

AC adapter light

White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is

 

 

charged.

 

 

Blinking white: The battery has reached a low battery

 

 

level.

 

 

Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery

 

 

is charging.

 

 

Off: The computer is using DC power.

 

 

 

(8)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

(9)

Security cable slot

Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

 

 

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a

 

 

deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being

 

 

mishandled or stolen.

 

 

 

Left side

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

(2)

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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