User Guide - Windows 10

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Component Description
(1) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
on.
(2) 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.
(3) Battery light
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White: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is charged from 90 to 99 percent.
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Amber: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is charged from 0 to 90 percent.
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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.
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O: The battery is fully charged.
(4) Hard drive light
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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.
Labels
The labels axed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.
IMPORTANT: Check the following locations for the labels described in this section: the bottom of the
computer, inside the battery bay, under the service door, or on the back of the display.
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Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting support, you
will probably be asked for the serial number, and possibly for the product number or the model number.
Locate these numbers before you contact support.
Your service label will resemble one of the examples shown below. Refer to the illustration that most
closely matches the service label on your computer.
12 Chapter 2 Components