Front components
Item
Component
(1)
Power light
(2)
Battery light
(3)
Drive light
(4)
Consumer infrared lens
(5)
Audio-in (microphone) jack
(6)
Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2)
NOTE:
This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located
in Help and Support.
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Chapter 2 External component identification
Description
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
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On: A battery is charging.
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Blinking: 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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Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are
fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external
power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
battery level.
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Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
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Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has
temporarily parked the hard drive.
Receives a signal from the remote control.
Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.