User Guide
Left side
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) 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 (select products only).
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
IMPORTANT: 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 10 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.
(2) Power light ● On: The computer is on.
● Blinking (select products only): The computer is in the
Sleep state, a power-saving state. The computer shuts o
power to the display and other unnecessary components.
● O: Depending on your computer model, the computer is
o, in Hibernation, or in Sleep. Hibernation is the power-
saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(3) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(4) AC adapter and battery light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
● Blinking white (select products only): 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.
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