Front
Component Description
(1) Display release latch Opens the computer.
(2)
Wireless light
●
White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
● 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) Battery light
●
Amber: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is charged from 0 to 90%.
● White: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is charged from 90 to 99%.
●
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
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Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is
being accessed.
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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked
the hard drive.
NOTE: For information on HP 3D DriveGuard, refer
to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
(6) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
NOTE: To use the SRS Premium sound software, select
Start > All Programs > SRS Premium Sound.
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