55Connecting a Device for USB Charging(Optional)Select models have a PowerShare USB port ( ). You can use this port tocharge mobile devices even when the computer is in power-off, sleep, orhibernation state.A connected device is charged by either external power (if the AC adapter isconnected) or by the computer’s battery (if the AC adapter is not connected).In the latter case, charging will stop when the battery level gets low (20%capacity).The USB charging feature is enabled by default. You can enable/disable thefeature by running the G-Manager program and selecting the PowerShareUSB tab. When disabled, the PowerShare USB port functions as a standardUSB 2.0 port.Notes and Cautions on USB Charging Before connecting a device for charging, make sure the device workswith the USB charging feature. Connect a device directly to this port. Do not connect via a USB hub. After resuming from sleep or hibernation, the computer may not detectthe connected device. If this happens, try disconnecting and reconnectingthe cable. USB charging will stop in the following situations.– You shut down the computer by pressing the power button for morethan 5 seconds– All power (AC adapter and battery pack) is disconnected and thenreconnected during power-off state. For USB devices which do not require charging, connect them to otherUSB ports on your computer.
