User Manual
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Component Description
(1) Power button ● When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briey to initiate
Sleep.
● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep.
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briey to
exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button results in
the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown procedures
are ineective, press and hold the power button down for at least 5
seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power options:
▲ Right-click the Power icon , and then select Power
Options.
(2) Power light ● On: The computer is on.
● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving
state. The computer shuts o power to the display and other
unneeded components.
● O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(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.
(4) USB SuperSpeed ports Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker,
or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
(5) Audio-out
(headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) combo
jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a
headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an optional
headset microphone. This jack does not support optional standalone
microphones.
6 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer