Specifications

Front components
Item Component Function
(1) Media Card Reader Supports the Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory
Stick Duo, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card,
MultimediaCard (MMC), and xD-Picture Card formats.
(2) Drive light
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Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is
being accessed.
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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
(3) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or
television audio.
(4) Internal microphone Records sound.
(5) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone,
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
Right-side components
Item Component Function
(1) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(2) Optical drive Reads an optical disc.
(3) 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.
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