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Numeric keypad

Your computer has a numeric keypad that can be used to quickly input numbers.

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System status indicator (illuminated ThinkPad logo)

The illuminated ThinkPad logo on the palm rest functions as a system status indicator. For the detailed information about the location and meaning of the indicator, see “Status indicators” on page 10.

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Media card reader slot

Your computer might have a media card reader slot. For details, see “Using a flash media card” on page 43.

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Fingerprint reader

Some models have a fingerprint reader. Fingerprint authentication technology provides a simple and secure user access by associating your fingerprint with a password. For details, see “Using the fingerprint reader” on page 54.

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Power button

Use the power button to turn on the computer.

To turn off the computer, use the Start menu shutdown option on the Windows 7 operating system. For the Windows 8 operating system, move the cursor to the bottom right corner of the screen to bring up the charms. Then click Settings Power Shut down.

If your computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off, press and hold the power button for four seconds or more. If the computer still is not responding, remove the ac power adapter or the supported ThinkPad OneLink Dock and the battery to reset the computer.

You also can program the power button so that by pressing the power button you can shut down the computer or put it into sleep or hibernation mode. To achieve this, you need to change your power plan settings. To access power plan settings, do the following:

For Windows 7: Open the Power Manager program and then click Power Plan or click Advanced Power Plan. For instructions on how to start the Power Manager program, see “Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system” on page 16.

For Windows 8: Click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area, and then click More power options Choose what the power buttons do.

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