Front components
Component Description
(1) Drive light
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White: The hard drive is being accessed.
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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(3) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal
fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
Right-side components
Component Description
(1) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:
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MultiMediaCard (MMC)
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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
(2) Powered USB port Provides power to a USB device, such as an optional external
optical drive, if used with a powered USB cable.
(3) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in
(microphone) jack
Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
Also connects an optional headset microphone.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
(4) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(5) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
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