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Chapter 2 External component identification
Component
Optical drive
Optical drive light
Optical drive eject button
Power light
Hard drive light
USB 3.0 port
USB 2.0 port
Description
Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc.
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Green: The optical drive is being accessed.
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Off: The optical drive is idle.
Releases the disc tray.
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White: The computer is on.
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Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer
shuts off power to the display and other
unneeded components.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the
least amount of power.
NOTE:
For select models, the Intel Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume
quickly from inactivity.
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked
the hard drive.
NOTE:
For information about HP 3D DriveGuard , see
the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
Connects an optional USB 3.0 device and provides
enhanced USB power performance.
NOTE:
For details about different types of USB ports,
see the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
Connects an optional USB device.
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