Front components

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Display release latch

Opens the computer.

 

 

 

(2)

Power switch*

When the computer is off, slide the power switch to the right

 

 

to turn on the computer.

 

 

When the computer is on, slide the power switch to the right

 

 

to initiate Sleep.

 

 

When the computer is in the Sleep state, briefly slide the

 

 

power switch to the right to exit Sleep.

 

 

When the computer is in Hibernation, briefly slide the power

 

 

switch to the right to exit Hibernation.

 

 

If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown

 

 

procedures are ineffective, slide the power switch to the right and

 

 

hold for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.

 

 

To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control

 

 

Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.

 

 

 

(3)

Power light

On: The computer is on.

 

 

Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.

 

 

Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

 

 

 

(4)

Consumer infrared lens

Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control.

 

 

 

(5)

Audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack

Provides enhanced audio performance, including surround sound

 

 

and other high-end audio output.

 

 

 

(6)

Audio-out (headphone) jack

Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo

 

 

speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.

 

 

 

(7)

Audio-in (microphone) jack

Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array

 

 

microphone, or monaural microphone.

 

 

 

(8)

Wireless switch

Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not establish a

 

 

wireless connection.

NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a wireless connection.

4 Chapter 2 Components