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(1) | 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 for | |
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| the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. | |
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(2) | External monitor port | Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. | |
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(3) | Connects a network cable. | ||
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(4) | HDMI port | Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high- | |
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| definition television, or any compatible digital or audio | |
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| component. | |
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(5) | eSATA connector/USB port | Connects an eSATA device or an optional USB device. | |
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(6) | Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo | ||
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| array microphone, or monaural microphone. | |
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(7) | Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo | ||
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| speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. | |
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| NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer | |
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| speakers are disabled. | |
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(8) | 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 Drive |
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| Protection, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. |
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(9) | 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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