
Component Description
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USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced
USB power performance.
NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see
the User Guide.
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Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats:
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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●
Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory
Card
● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
●
Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC)
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Hard drive light
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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 User Guide.
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Power light ● White: The computer is on.
●
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. For more information, see the
User Guide.
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