User Manual

Left side
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) AC adapter/battery light
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Solid white: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is fully charged.
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Solid amber: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is charged from 0 to 99 percent.
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Slowly blinking white: A battery that is the only available
power source has reached a low battery level. Less than
12 percent of the battery life is left.
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Quickly blinking white: A battery that is the only available
power source has reached a critical battery level. Less
than 7 percent of the battery life is left.
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Off: The computer is running on a battery as the power
source.
(3) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for
the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
(4)
USB 3.0 charging (powered) port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB ports
will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low
current. Some USB devices require power and require you to use
a powered port.
NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge select models of
cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is off.
(5) Power button
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When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
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When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briefly to exit Sleep.
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When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briefly to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button will
result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows
shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power
button down for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
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