HP 15 Laptop PC (AMD) * Model numbers: 15-bw0xx HP 15g Laptop PC * Model numbers: 15g-bx0xx HP 15q Laptop PC * Model numbers: 15q-by0xx - Maintenance and Service Guide

2 Getting to know your computer
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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
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
(3) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage, share, or access
information.
To insert a card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the computer.
2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then press in on the card
until it is rmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲ Pull the card out of the memory card reader.
(4) USB 2.0 port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or
smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
(5) Optical drive (select products
only)
Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to
an optical disc.
NOTE: For disc compatibility information, type help in the taskbar search box,
select Help and Support, and then type disc compatibility in the search
box.
(6) Optical drive eject button
(select products only)
Releases the optical drive disc tray.
(7) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not
prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
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