Specifications

Right side
Item Component Description
(1) 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.
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the
least amount of power to preserve your work.
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.
(2) Hard drive light
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked
the hard drive.
(3) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in
(microphone) jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers,
headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television
audio cable.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,
adjust the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or
a headset. For additional safety information, see the
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access
this guide, from the Start screen, select the HP Support
Assistant app, select My computer, and then select
User guides.
NOTE: When a device is connected to a headphone
jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
(4) USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device.
(5) Optical drive Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc.
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