User Manual

NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the computer is turned o or in hibernate state,

you must disconnect and connect it again to enable charging.

NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is turned o or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on

the computer to charge the device.

3 Battery-charge status lights (5)

Turn on when the battery-charge status button is pressed. Each light indicates approximately 20% charge.

4 Battery-charge status button

Press to check the charge remaining in the battery.

5 Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)

Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

Left

1 Power-adapter port

Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.

2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare

Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers.

Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is

turned o.

NOTE

: If the charge on your computer’s battery is less than 10 percent, you must connect the power adapter to charge

your computer, and USB devices connected to the PowerShare port.

NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the computer is turned o or in hibernate state,

you must disconnect and connect it again to enable charging.

NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is turned o or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on

the computer to charge the device.

3 HDMI port

Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.

4 Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C) port with Power delivery

Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.2, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter.

Provides data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3. Supports Power Delivery that

enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 5V/3A power output that enables faster charging.

NOTE

: Adapters (sold separately) are required to connect standard USB and DisplayPort devices.

5 Headset port

Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

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