Component
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From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
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Chapter 2 External component identification
Power light
Hard drive light
USB 2.0 port
Optical drive
Optical drive eject button
Security cable slot
Description
Description
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display
and other components.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or
reads and writes to an optical disc.
NOTE:
For disc compatibility information, go to the Help and
Support web page. Follow the web page instructions to select
your computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
Releases the 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.