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External component identification
Right side
Component
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Chapter 2 External component identification
Power light
Hard drive light
Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
jack
USB 2.0 port
Optical drive
Description
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display
and other unneeded components.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
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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.
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional microphone-only devices.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory,
Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from
the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP
Support Assistant app.
NOTE:
When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
NOTE:
Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-
in (microphone).
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or
reads and writes to an optical disc.
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