User Guide - Windows 7

Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)
Component Description
(1)
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 for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start
Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from
inactivity. For more information, see
Using power-saving
states on page 38.
To learn more about your power settings: Select Start >
Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
(2) Speakers Produce sound.
(3)
Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a
wireless connection.
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