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State light
The state light indicates the current power state of the PC: whether it is powered on, powered off, in sleep
mode, or in hibernation mode.
When the PC is powered on, this light can also indicate low battery by blinking rapidly.
Note: The status of the state light is synchronized with that of the power light. The state light is usually
located on the right or left side of the PC and is visible when the LCD lid is closed.
Table 5. State light status and description
Light status
White (solid on)
White (blinking rapidly)
White (blinking slowly)
Off
Novo button hole
When the PC is powered off, you can press the Novo button to display the Novo button menu. From the
menu, you can then choose to:
• Open the firmware setup utility
• Display the boot device selection menu
• Display the Windows advanced startup options page
Note: The Novo button is rarely used during normal PC operations. To prevent users from accidentally
pressing it, the Novo button is placed in a recessed hole. You can use a straightened paper clip to press this
button.
SD card slot
The SD card slot is used to insert an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card to transfer data between the memory
card and your PC.
Combo audio jack
The combo audio jack is used to connect single-plug headsets, headphones, or external speakers.
USB Standard-A connector
The USB Standard-A connector is used to connect storage or peripheral devices that follow the universal
serial bus (USB) specification for data transfer and device interconnection.
Always-on connector
A USB connector with a battery icon ( ) supports the always-on function. The PC can supply power to a
USB device connected to this type of connector even when the PC is powered off, in sleep mode, or in
hibernation mode.
The always-on function can be turned on and off in:
• The PC's firmware setup utility, or
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Power state
Powered on
Powered on
In sleep mode
Powered off or in hibernation mode
Battery charge level
21%–100%
1%–20%
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