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Getting to know your computer
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are located, and how they work.
Locating hardware
To find out what hardware is installed on your computer, select the Search icon in the taskbar, type device
manager in the search box, and then select the Device Manager app.
For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press
(select products only).
Locating software
To find out what software is installed on your computer, right-click the Start button, and then select Apps and
Features.
Right side
Identify the components on the right side of the computer.
NOTE:
Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-1
Right-side components and their descriptions
Component
(1)
(2)
USB SuperSpeed 5 Gbps port
AC adapter and battery light
Description
Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer,
and (for select products) charges small devices (such as a
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE:
Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
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charged.
Getting to know your computer
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