Users Guide

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Front

1 Power button (Alienhead)

Press to turn on the computer if it is turned o, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.

Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on.

Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.

NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options.

2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare (2)

Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers.

Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your

computer is turned o.

NOTE: If your computer is turned o or in hibernate state, you must connect the power adapter to charge your

devices using the PowerShare port. You must enable this feature in the BIOS setup program.

NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is turned o or in sleep state. In such cases,

turn on the computer to charge the device.

3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)

Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

4 Microphone port

Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.

5 Headphone port

Connect a headphone or speakers.