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(2) | Vents (2) | 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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(3) | HDMI port | Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a |
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| component, or a |
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(4) | USB 3.0 charging port | Connects an optional USB device. The USB 3.0 |
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| charging port can also charge select models of cell |
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| phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is |
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| off. |
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| NOTE: A USB charging port (also referred to as a |
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| USB powered port) allows you to charge connected |
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| USB devices. Standard USB ports will not charge all |
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| USB devices or will charge using a low current. Some |
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| USB devices require power and require you to use a |
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| powered port. |
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(5) | USB 3.0 port | Connects optional USB 3.0 devices and provide |
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| enhanced USB power performance. |
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(6) | Digital Media Card Reader | Reads data from and writes data to digital memory |
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| cards such as Secure Digital (SD). |
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(7) | Hard drive light | ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. |
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| ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked |
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| the hard drive. |
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(8) | Power light | ● White: The computer is on. |
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| ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state, |
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| which is an |
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| shuts off power to the display and other |
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| unneeded components. |
● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is an
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.