Front
NOTE:
Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component
Description
(1)
Display release latch
Opens the computer.
(2)
Wireless light
●
White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/
or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
●
Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(3)
Power light
●
On: The computer is on.
●
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(4)
AC adapter/battery light
●
Amber: The computer is connected to external
power and the battery is charged from 0 to 90
percent.
●
White: The computer is connected to external
power and the battery is charged from 90 to 99
percent.
●
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.
●
Off: The battery is fully charged.
(5)
Hard drive light
●
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily
parked the hard drive.
NOTE:
For information on HP 3D DriveGuard,
see the
HP Notebook Reference Guide
.
(6)
Speakers (2)
Produce sound using SRS Premium Sound (select
models only) or SRS Premium Sound PRO (select
models only). One of the speakers is on the bottom of
the computer, and it cannot be seen from the front of
the computer.
NOTE:
To use the SRS Premium Sound software,
select
Start
>
All Programs
>
SRS Premium Sound
.
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Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
