Users Guide

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Front

1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)

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

2 Headphone port

Connect a headphone or speakers.

3 Microphone port

Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.

4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port

Connect to external storage devices. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery.

5 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port

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

6 Optical-drive eject button

Press to open the optical drive tray.

7 Optical drive (optional)

Reads from and writes to CDs, DVDs, and Blu‑ray discs.

8 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.