Left side

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects a network cable.

 

 

 

(2)

HDMI port

Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a

 

 

high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio

 

 

device.

 

 

 

(3)

USB 3.0 ports (2)

Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced

 

 

USB power performance.

 

 

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

 

 

Using a USB device on page 44.

 

 

 

(4)

Digital Media Slot

Supports the following digital card formats:

 

 

● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

 

 

● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory

 

 

Card

 

 

● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card

 

 

● Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC)

 

 

 

(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 (select models only)

 

 

on page 47.

 

 

 

(6)

Power light

● White: The computer is on.

 

 

● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,

 

 

which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts

off power to the display and other unneeded components.

● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount of power.

NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from inactivity. For more information, see Using Sleep or Hibernation on page 36.

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