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(1) | Security cable slot | Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. | |
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| NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but | |
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| it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or | |
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| stolen. | |
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(2) | Power button | ● | When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the |
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| computer. |
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| ● | When the computer is on, press the button briefly to |
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| initiate Sleep. |
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| ● | When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button |
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| briefly to exit Sleep. |
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| ● | When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button |
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| briefly to exit Hibernation. |
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| CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button will | |
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| result in the loss of unsaved information. | |
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| If the computer has stopped responding and Windows | |
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| shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power | |
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| button down for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. | |
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| To learn more about your power settings, see your power | |
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| options. From the Start screen, type power, select Power and | |
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| sleep settings, and then select Power and sleep from the list of | |
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| applications. | |
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(3) | Power light | ● | On: The computer is on. |
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| ● | Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power- |
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| saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display |
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| and other unneeded components. |
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| ● | Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a |
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(4) | Vent | Enables airflow to cool internal components. | |
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| NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool | |
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| internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for | |
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| the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. | |
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(5) | USB 2.0 port | Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, | |
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| external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. | |
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(6) | Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, | ||
| jack | earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an |
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