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Front components
Item | Component | Function |
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(1) | Display release latch | Opens the computer. |
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(2) | Power switch* | ● When the computer is off, slide the power switch to the |
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| right to turn on the computer. |
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| ● When the computer is on, slide the power switch to the |
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| right to initiate Sleep. |
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| ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, slide the power |
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| switch to the right briefly to exit Sleep. |
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| ● When the computer is in Hibernation, slide the power |
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| switch to the right briefly to exit Hibernation. |
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| If the computer has stopped responding and Windows |
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| shutdown procedures are not effective, slide the power switch |
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| to the right and hold for at least 5 seconds to turn off the |
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| computer. |
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| To learn more about your power settings, select Start > |
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| Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power |
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| Options. |
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| To learn more about Sleep or Hibernation, refer to the Power |
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| Management guide. |
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(3) | Power light | ● On: The computer is on. |
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| ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. |
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| ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. |
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(4) | Consumer infrared lens | Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control. |
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(5) | Provides enhanced audio performance, including surround | |
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| sound and other |
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(6) | Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo | |
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| speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television |
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| audio. |
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(7) | Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo | |
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| array microphone, or monaural microphone. |
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(8) | Wireless switch | Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a |
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| wireless connection. |
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a wireless connection.
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