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Component
Description
(1)
Wireless light
On: 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.
(3)
Battery light
When AC power is connected:
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White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
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Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.
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Off: The battery is not charging.
When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):
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Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low
battery level. When the battery has reached a critical
battery level, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.
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Off: The battery is not charging.
(4)
Drive light
For hard drives:
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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.
For solid-state drives (SSDs):
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
NOTE:
Because solid-state drives lack moving parts, HP
3D DriveGuard is unnecessary for these drives.
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