6 Power

Power control and light locations

The following illustration and table identify and describe the power control and light locations.

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Internal display switch

Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is

 

 

on.

 

 

 

(2)

Power button

When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the

 

 

computer.

 

 

When the computer is on, press the button to turn off the

 

 

computer.

 

 

When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button

 

 

briefly to exit Sleep.

 

 

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.

 

 

To learn more about your power settings, right-click the Power

 

 

Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power

 

 

Properties.

 

 

 

(3)

Power light

On: The computer is on.

 

 

Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.

 

 

Off: The computer is off.

 

 

 

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