HP 17 Laptop PC, Maintenance And Service Manual

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2 Getting to know your computer
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Component Description
(1) Power light ● On: The computer is on.
● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display
and other unneeded components.
● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(2) Drive light ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
(3) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage,
share, or access information.
To insert a card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
computer.
2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then
press in on the card until it is firmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲
Press in on the card, and then remove it from the memory
card reader.
(4) USB 2.0 port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
(5) Optical drive Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or
reads and writes to an optical disc.
NOTE: For disc compatibility information, type
help
in the
taskbar search box, select Help and Support, and then type
disc compatibility
in the search box.
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