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Left side Component (1) Security cable slot (2) Vent (3) HDMI port (4) USB 3.0 charging (powered) port (5) USB 3.0 port (6) Memory card reader (7) Hard drive light (8) Power light 12 Chapter 2 External component identification Description 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. Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) device. Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB ports will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current. Some USB devices require power and require you to use a powered port. NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is off. Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or access information. To insert a card: Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the slot, insert the card into the slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated. To remove a card: Press in on the card it until it pops out. ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a powersaving state. The computer shuts off power to the display and other components.

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Left side
Component
Description
(1)
Security cable slot
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.
(2)
Vent
Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE:
The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for
the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
(3)
HDMI port
Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, any compatible digital or audio
component, or a high-speed High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) device.
(4)
USB 3.0 charging (powered) port
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB ports
will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low
current. Some USB devices require power and require you to
use a powered port.
NOTE:
USB charging ports can also charge select models of
cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is off.
(5)
USB 3.0 port
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(6)
Memory card reader
Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or
access information.
To insert a card:
Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the slot,
insert the card into the slot, and then push in on the card until
it is firmly seated.
To remove a card:
Press in on the card it until it pops out.
(7)
Hard drive light
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
(8)
Power light
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 components.
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Chapter 2
External component identification