Front components
Item Component Function
(1) Wireless light
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On: An integrated wireless device, such as a WLAN device,
a WWAN device, and/or a Bluetooth device, is turned on.
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Off: All wireless devices are turned off.
(2) Power light
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state (Windows
Vista) or in Standby (Windows XP).
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Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating
must be connected.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3) Battery light
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Amber: A battery is charging.
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Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
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Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins
blinking rapidly.
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Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power
source, the light turns off when all batteries in the computer
are fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an
external power source, the light stays off until the battery
reaches a low battery level.
(4) Drive light
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Blinking green: The hard drive or optical drive is being
accessed.
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Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard has
temporarily parked the hard drive.
(5) Speakers Produce sound.
(6) Display release latch Opens the computer.
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