Specifications

Right side
Component Description
(1) Optical drive Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc.
(2) Optical drive light
●
Green: The optical drive is being accessed.
● Off: The optical drive is idle.
(3) Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray.
(4)
Power light ● White: The computer is on.
●
Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer
shuts off power to the display and other unneeded
components.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the
least amount of power.
NOTE: For select models, the Intel Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume
quickly from inactivity.
(5)
Hard drive light
●
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked
the hard drive.
(6)
USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device.
(7)
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(8)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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