Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status lights The main status lights report power and battery status and drive activity. 1. Hard disk drive activity . ?? On: the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive. 2. Power mode . ?? Green: the notebook is on (even if the display is off). ?? Amber: the notebook is on standby. ?? Off: the notebook is off or in hibernation. 3. 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. ?? Red: the AC adapter is connected and the battery has a fault. ?? Off:
the AC adapter is not connected or the battery is missing. Reference Guide 17