User Guide - Windows 8.1

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 off power to the
display and other unneeded components.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is a power-saving state 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. For more information, see Using power-saving
states on page 34.
(2) 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. (select models only)
NOTE: For more information about HP 3D DriveGuard,
see Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)
on page 54.
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