Front components
Item Component Function
(1)
Audio-in (microphone) Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(2)
Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television
audio.
(3)
Consumer Infrared lens Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control (select models
only).
(4)
Speakers (2) Produce sound.
Right-side components
Item Component Function
(1)
Optical drive Reads optical discs, and, on select models, also writes to
optical discs.
(2)
Optical drive light On: The optical drive is being accessed.
(3)
USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(4)
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(5)
RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(6)
Power light
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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.
(7)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
10 Chapter 2 External component identification