Component

Description

 

 

 

 

 

in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is

 

 

not plugged into an external power source, the light

 

 

stays off until the battery reaches a low battery

 

 

level.

 

 

 

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Drive light

Blinking: The flash drive or optional optical drive is being

 

 

accessed.

*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.

The 2 wireless lights display the same information. The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open. The wireless light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.

Buttons and switches

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Power button

When the computer is off, press the button to turn

 

 

on the computer.

 

 

When the computer is in Standby, press the button

 

 

briefly to exit Standby.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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Internal display switch

Turns off the display if the display is closed while the

 

 

power is on.

 

 

 

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Wireless button

Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not

 

 

establish a wireless connection.

NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a wireless connection.

Identifying the hardware

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