Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The main status lights report power and battery status and drive activity. 1. Power mode . • On: the computer is on (even if the display is off). • Blinking: the computer is in Standby mode. (Steady amber light on some models.) • Off: the computer is off or in Hibernate mode. 2. Hard disk drive activity . • Blue: the computer is accessing the hard disk drive. 3. Main battery charge status . • Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. • Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. • Blinking: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault.
(Steady red light on some models.) • Off: the AC adapter is not connected. Reference Guide 17