Overview 3OverviewFront viewNote Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration.1 Power indicatorThis indicator is on when the computer is on.2 Power buttonUsed to turn on your computer. When you cannot shut down thecomputer from the operating system, press and hold the powerbutton for four or more seconds to turn off the computer.3 Storage drive status indicatorThis indicator is on when the storage drive is in use.4 Microphone connectorUsed to connect a microphone to your computer. You can use themicrophone to record sounds or interact with the computer usingspeech-recognition software.5 Headset connectorUsed to connect a headset or headphones to your computer.6 USB 3.0 connectorUsed to connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USBkeyboard, mouse, scanner, printer, or personal digital assistant(PDA). For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.0 device to aUSB 3.0 connector instead of a USB 2.0 connector.7 Always On USB 3.0 connectorUsed to connect a device that requires a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0connection, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a scanner, a printer,or a personal digital assistant (PDA). With the power adapterconnected, you can charge the automatically detected deviceeven when the computer is in hibernation mode or turned off.8 Illuminated red dotThis indicator is on when the computer is powered on.