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Left-side components

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Left-side components Item (1) Component Security cable slot (2) Vents (2) (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) lights (2) (5) RJ-45 (network) jack (6) HDMI port (7) eSATA/USB port (8) Audio-in (microphone) jack (9) Audio-out (headphone) jack (10) Drive light (11) Power light 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. Enable 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 external VGA monitor or projector. ● White: The network is connected. ● Amber: The network is showing activity. Connects a network cable. Connects an optional HDMI device. Connects high-performance eSATA components, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. ● White: The hard drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. ● On: Power is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. NOTE: Another power light is located next to the power button. Left-side components 11

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Left-side components
Item
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)
Vents (2)
Enable 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)
External monitor port
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(4)
RJ-45 (network) lights (2)
White: The network is connected.
Amber: The network is showing activity.
(5)
RJ-45 (network) jack
Connects a network cable.
(6)
HDMI port
Connects an optional HDMI device.
(7)
eSATA/USB port
Connects high-performance eSATA components,
such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects
an optional USB device.
(8)
Audio-in (microphone) jack
Connects an optional computer headset microphone,
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(9)
Audio-out (headphone) jack
Produces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset,
or television audio.
(10)
Drive light
White: The hard drive is being accessed.
Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
has temporarily parked the hard drive.
(11)
Power light
On: Power is on.
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
NOTE:
Another power light is located next to the
power button.
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