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NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) Display release latch Opens the computer.
(2)
Wireless light
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White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/
or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
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Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(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.
(4)
AC adapter/Battery light
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Amber: The computer is connected to external
power and the battery is charged from 0 to 90
percent.
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White: The computer is connected to external
power and the battery is charged from 90 to 99
percent.
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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.
● Off: The battery is fully charged.
(5)
Hard drive light
●
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily
parked the hard drive.
NOTE: For information on HP 3D DriveGuard,
see the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
(6) Speakers (2) Produce SRS Premium Sound or SRS Premium
Sound PRO (select models only).
NOTE: To use the SRS Premium Sound software,
select Start > All Programs > SRS Premium Sound.
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