Front components
Item
Component
Function
(1)
Wireless light
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On: An integrated wireless device, such as a WLAN
device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or
a Bluetooth device, is turned on.
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Off: All wireless devices are turned off.
(2)
Power light
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state (Windows
Vista) or in Standby (Windows XP).
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Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power
rating should be connected.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3)
Battery light
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Amber: A battery is charging.
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Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
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Blinking amber: 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 turns 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.
(4)
Drive light
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Blinking green: The hard drive or optical drive is
being accessed.
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Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard has
temporarily parked the hard drive.
(5)
Speakers
Produce sound.
(6)
Display release latch
Opens the computer.
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