Maintenance and Service Guide
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
● O: The battery is not charging.
(6) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
Left side
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) USB SuperSpeed ports (2) Connect USB devices, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or
smartwatch, and provide high-speed data transfer.
(2) Vent Enables airow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to
cycle on and o during routine operation.
(3) 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.
● O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-
saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(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 (select products only).
● 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:
6 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer