Left side
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2)   AC adapter and battery light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully 
charged.
● Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the 
battery has reached a low battery level.
● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is 
charging.
● O: The battery is not charging.
(3) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity 
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
(4)   Power button ● When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the 
computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briey to 
initiate Sleep.
● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button 
briey to exit Sleep.
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button 
briey to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button results 
in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown 
procedures are ineective, press and hold the power button 
down for at least 5 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power 
options:
▲ Right-click the Power icon  , and then select Power 
Options.
(5) Power light ● On: The computer is on.
● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts o power to the display 
and other unneeded components.
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