
Right side
Component Description
(1) Optical drive Reads and writes to an optical disc.
(2) Optical drive light
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Green or amber: The optical drive is being accessed.
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Off: The optical drive is idle.
(3) Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray.
(4)
Power light
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White: The computer is on.
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Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. 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 an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount
of power.
(5)
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.
(6)
USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB 2.0 compatible device.
(7) AC adapter light
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White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charged.
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Blinking white: The battery has reached a low battery
level.
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Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
is charging.
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Off: The computer is using DC power.
(8)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(9)
Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
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