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The illustration of the computer, viewed from the top, with rear connectors and controls above and below the keyboard labeled sequentially

Item Controls & Connectors Description
1 Charging light Indicate whether the computer is connected to ac power.
  • Solid white: Connected to ac power; battery capacity 91%–100%
  • Solid amber: Connected to ac power; battery capacity 1%–90%
  • Off: Not connected to ac power
2 Power light Indicate the power status of the computer. The color of the power light also reflects the currently activated operation mode. Refer to System operation modes for how to switch operation modes.
  • Solid on: The computer is turned on.
    • White: in balance mode
    • Red: in performance mode
    • Blue: in quiet mode
  • Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.
  • Off: The computer is turned off or in hibernation mode.
3 Power button Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer into sleep mode.
Note: You can turn on the computer by flipping open the LCD screen if Flip to Boot is enabled.
4 Numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
5 Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.
Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.
6 Wireless antennas Send and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless LAN (local area network) and Bluetooth module.
Note: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.
7 Keyboard Enter characters and interact with programs.
Note: The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for changing settings and performing tasks quickly.