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Component Description
(1)
Wireless light White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber
when all wireless devices are off.
(2)
Power light
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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 unneeded
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.
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
Using power-saving states on page 36.
(3)
AC adapter/Battery light
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White: The computer is connected to external
power and the battery is charged from 90 to 99
percent.
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Amber: The computer is connected to external
power and the battery is charged from 0 to 89
percent.
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Blinking amber: A battery that is the only
available power source has reached a low
battery level. When the battery reaches a critical
battery level, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.
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Off: The battery is fully charged.
(4)
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 more information about HP 3D
DriveGuard, see
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select
models only) on page 54.
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