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Right side

NOTE:

Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Component

Description

(1)

Power light

On: The computer is on.

Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-

saving state. The computer shuts off power to the

display and other unneeded components.

Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation

is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of

power.

(2)

Hard drive light

Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.

Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the

hard drive.

NOTE:

For information about HP 3D DriveGuard,

see

Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)

on page 50

.

(3)

Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in

(microphone) jack

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).

(4)

USB 2.0 port

Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard,

mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.

(5)

Optical drive

Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc

or reads and writes to an optical disc.

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