2 Getting to know your computer
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NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Power light
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving state. The
computer shuts o power to the display and other unneeded components.
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O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-saving
state that uses the least amount of power.
(2) Drive light (select products
only)
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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.
(3) USB Type-C 3.x charging port
(select products only)
When the computer is on, connects and charges a USB device that has a Type-C
connector, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and
provides high-speed data transfer.
– or –
Connects to various USB, video, HDMI, and LAN devices.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be required.
(4) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-denition television,
any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed High-Denition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI) device.
(5) RJ-45 (network) jack/status
lights
Connects a network cable.
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White: The network is connected.
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Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(6) AC adapter and battery light
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White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
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Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and 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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O: The battery is not charging.
(7) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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