Component

Description

 

 

 

Hard drive light

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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.

 

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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the

 

 

hard drive.

 

 

HDMI port

Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-

 

definition television, any compatible digital or audio

 

component, or a high-speed High-Definition Multimedia

 

Interface (HDMI) device.

 

 

HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer

Provides superior bass sound.

 

 

Integrated numeric keypad

When num lock is on, it can be used like an external

 

numeric keypad.

 

 

Internal display switch

Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is

 

closed while the power is on.

 

NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the

 

outside of the computer.

 

 

Internal microphones

Record sound.

 

 

Left control zone

Textured area that allows you to perform additional

 

gestures.

 

 

Left TouchPad button

Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

 

 

Memory card reader

Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store,

 

manage, share or access information.

 

To insert a card:

 

▲

Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the

 

 

slot, insert the card into the slot, and then push in on

 

 

the card until it is firmly seated.

 

To remove a card:

 

▲

Press in on the card it until it pops out.

 

 

 

Mute light

●

Amber: Computer sound is off.

 

●

Off: Computer sound is on.

 

 

num lock key

Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions

 

on the integrated numeric keypad.

 

 

Optical drive

Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc

 

or reads and writes to an optical disc.

 

NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the Help

 

and Support web page (see More HP resources on page 2).

 

Follow the web page instructions to select your computer

 

model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-

 

screen instructions.

 

 

 

Power button

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When the computer is off, press the button to turn on

 

 

the computer.

 

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When the computer is on, press the button briefly to

 

 

initiate Sleep.

 

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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the

 

 

button briefly to exit Sleep.

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