Getting To Know Your Computer; Right Side - HP 15 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Getting to know your computer

Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they're located, and how they work.

Right side

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Power light
Drive light
Memory card reader
USB port
Optical drive
Optical drive eject button
Security cable slot
Description
● 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.
● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
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:
Pull to remove the card from the memory card reader.
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Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or
smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to an
optical disc.
Releases the optical drive disc tray.
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent
the computer from being mishandled or stolen.