Table 4. Charging light status and description
Light status
Off
On, amber
On, white
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
• Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager
HDMI connector
The HDMI connector is used to connect an external display device, such as a television, a projector, or a
monitor.
Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector
This multi-purpose USB Type-C connector is used to connect:
• Storage or peripheral devices that follow the universal serial bus (USB) specification for data transfer and
device interconnection
• Display devices
Note: When connecting display devices, you need to use appropriate cables and adapters (if needed)
according to the connection capabilities of the display device.
• Thunderbolt-enabled docks or devices
Combo audio jack
The combo audio jack is used to connect single-plug headsets, headphones, or external speakers.
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, the color of the state light helps you determine whether the battery is running
low.
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.
Plugged in?
No
Yes
Yes
Battery charge level
/
1%–90%
91%–100%
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