Component

Description

 

 

 

 

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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 down for at least 5 seconds to turn off the

 

computer.

 

To learn more about your power settings, see your power

 

options.

 

▲

From the Start screen, type power, select Power and

 

 

sleep settings, and then select Power and sleep from

 

 

the list of applications.

 

 

‒ or –

 

 

From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button,

 

 

and then select Power Options.

 

 

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

Power light

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On: The computer is on.

 

●

Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-

 

 

saving state. The computer shuts off power to the

 

 

display and other components.

 

●

Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation

 

 

is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of

 

 

power.

 

 

Right control zone

Textured area that allows you to perform additional

 

gestures.

 

 

Right TouchPad button

Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

 

 

RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights

Connects a network cable.

 

●

White: The network is connected.

 

●

Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.

 

 

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.

 

 

Service door

Provides access to the hard drive bay, the wireless local

 

area network (WLAN) module slot, the wireless wide area

 

network (WWAN) module slot, and the memory module

 

slots.

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