Getting to know your Notebook PC

Top View

NOTE: The keyboard’s layout may vary per region or country. The

Notebook view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook

PC model.

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Array microphones

The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for better voice recognition and audio recording.

Camera indicator

The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use.

Camera

The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC.

Display panel

This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your

Notebook PC.

Air vents

The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the

Notebook PC.

WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.

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Keyboard

The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.

NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory.

Capital lock indicator

This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters

(such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC’s keyboard.

Status indicators

The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC.

Power indicator

The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook

PC is in sleep mode.

Two-color battery charge indicator

The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery’s charge status. Refer to the following table for details:

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Solid White

Status

The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and

100%.

Solid Orange The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 95%.

Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%.

Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%.

Drive activity indicator

This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives.

Airplane mode indicator

This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is enabled.

NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.

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Power button

Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or off. You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode.

In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down.

Numeric keypad

The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual.

Touchpad

The touchpad allows the use of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of a regular mouse.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual.

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Bottom

NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.

WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook

PC, do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents.

IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled.

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Air vents

The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the

Notebook PC.

WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.

Audio speakers

The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled.

Compartment cover

This cover protects a reserved space in your Notebook PC for the removable RAM (Random Access Memory) module.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Chapter 5: Upgrading your

Notebook PC section in this manual.

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Right Side

Memory card reader

This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats.

USB Type-C/Thunderbolt 3 combo port

The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port provides a transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.

Use a Thunderbolt 3 adapter to connect your Notebook PC to a

DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and experience high-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology.

NOTE: Transfer rate of this port may vary per model.

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USB 3.0 port

The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.

Kensington® security slot

The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your

Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products.

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Left Side

Power (DC) input port

Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.

WARNING! The adapter may become warm to hot while in use.

Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a power source.

IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.

LAN port

Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network.

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Mini DisplayPort

This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external display.

HDMI port

This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback.

USB 3.0 port

The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.

Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack

This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect your headset or an external microphone.

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Chapter 2:

Using your Notebook PC

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