User Guide

Right side
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Drive light ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
NOTE: For information about HP 3D DriveGuard, see Using HP
3D DriveGuard (select products only) on page 36.
(2) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory,
Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and
then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(3) USB SuperSpeed ports (2) Connect USB devices, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provide high-speed data transfer.
(4) AC adapter and battery light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
● Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
● O: The battery is not charging.
(5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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