External component identification
Maintenance and Service Guide 2–5
Right-side components
Item Component Description
1 Power light ■ On: The computer is on.
■ Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
■ Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
2 Power switch ■ When the computer is off, slide the switch to turn on the computer.
■ When the computer is on, slide the switch briefly to initiate Sleep.
■ When the computer is in the Sleep state, slide the switch briefly to exit
Sleep.
■ When the computer is in Hibernation, slide the switch briefly to exit
Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows
®
shutdown
procedures are ineffective, slide and hold the power switch for at least 5
seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel >
System and Security > Power Options.
3 Wireless light ■ Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network
(WLAN) device, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device, and/or a
Bluetooth
®
device, is on.
■ Amber: All wireless devices are off.
4 Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection.
5 USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
6 Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
✎
The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components
and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and
off during routine operation.
7 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
✎
The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not
prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.