Left Side - HP 245 G8 Maintenance And Service Manual

Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component
(6)

Left side

Use the illustration and table to identify the components on the left side of the computer.
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
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Description
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Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
Security cable slot
USB Type-C® port
Memory card reader
Drive light
Power light
Off: The battery is not charging.
Description
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it might not
prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or
smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-C charging cable or cable adapter (purchased
separately) when charging a small external device.
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.
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
● On: The computer is on.
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving state. The
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computer shuts off power to the display and other unneeded components.