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articles/kinect-dk/hardware-specification.md

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Azure Kinect DK consumes up to 5.9 W; specific power consumption is use-case dependent.
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## What does the light mean?
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The power indicator is an LED on the back of your Azure Kinect DK. The color of the LED changes depending on the status of your device.
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![The image shows the back of the Azure Kinect DK. There are three numbered callouts: one for an LED indicator, and below it, two for cables.](./media/quickstarts/azure-kinect-dk-power-indicator.png)
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This figure labels the following components:
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1. Power indicator
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1. Power cable (connected to the power source)
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1. USB-C data cable (connected to the PC)
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Make sure that the cables are connected as shown. Then check the following table to learn what the various states of the power light indicate.
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|When the light is: |It means that: |And you should: |
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|Solid white |The device is powered on and working correctly. |Use the device. |
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|Not lit |The device is not connected to the PC. |Make sure that the round power connector cable is connected to the device and to the USB power adapter.<br /><br />Make sure that the USB-C cable is connected to the device and to your PC. |
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|Flashing white |The device is powered on but doesn't have a USB 3.0 data connection. |Make sure that the round power connector cable is connected to the device and to the USB power adapter.<br /><br />Make sure that the USB-C cable is connected to the device and to a USB 3.0 port on your PC.<br /><br />Connect the device to a different USB 3.0 port on the PC.<br /><br />On your PC, open Device Manager (**Start** > **Control Panel** > **Device Manager**), and verify that your PC has a supported USB 3.0 host controller. |
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|Flashing amber |The device doesn't have enough power to operate. |Make sure that the round power connector cable is connected to the device and to the USB power adapter.<br /><br />Make sure that the USB-C cable is connected to the device and to your PC. |
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|Amber, then flashing white |The device is powered on and is receiving a firmware update, or the device is restoring the factory settings. |Wait for the power indicator light to become solid white. For more information, see [Reset Azure Kinect DK](reset-azure-kinect-dk.md). |
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## Calibration
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Azure Kinect DK is calibrated at the factory. The calibration parameters for visual and inertial sensors may be queried programmatically through the Sensor SDK.

articles/kinect-dk/set-up-azure-kinect-dk.md

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Device power-on takes a few seconds. The device is ready to use when the front-facing LED streaming indicator turns off.
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For more information about the power indicator LED, see [What does the light mean?](#what-does-the-light-mean)
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For more information about the power indicator LED, see [What does the light mean?](hardware-specification.md#what-does-the-light-mean)
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![Full device features](./media/quickstarts/full-device-features.png)
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If you have any issues, check [Troubleshooting](troubleshooting.md).
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## What does the light mean?
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The power indicator is an LED on the back of your Azure Kinect DK. The color of the LED changes depending on the status of your device.
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![The image shows the back of the Azure Kinect DK. There are three numbered callouts: one for an LED indicator, and below it, two for cables.](./media/quickstarts/azure-kinect-dk-power-indicator.png)
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This figure labels the following components:
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1. Power indicator
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1. Power cable (connected to the power source)
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1. USB-C data cable (connected to the PC)
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Make sure that the cables are connected as shown. Then check the following table to learn what the various states of the power light indicate.
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|When the light is: |It means that: |And you should: |
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|Solid white |The device is powered on and working correctly. |Use the device. |
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|Not lit |The device is not connected to the PC. |Make sure that the round power connector cable is connected to the device and to the USB power adapter.<br /><br />Make sure that the USB-C cable is connected to the device and to your PC. |
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|Flashing white |The device is powered on but doesn't have a USB 3.0 data connection. |Make sure that the round power connector cable is connected to the device and to the USB power adapter.<br /><br />Make sure that the USB-C cable is connected to the device and to a USB 3.0 port on your PC.<br /><br />Connect the device to a different USB 3.0 port on the PC.<br /><br />On your PC, open Device Manager (**Start** > **Control Panel** > **Device Manager**), and verify that your PC has a supported USB 3.0 host controller. |
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|Flashing amber |The device doesn't have enough power to operate. |Make sure that the round power connector cable is connected to the device and to the USB power adapter.<br /><br />Make sure that the USB-C cable is connected to the device and to your PC. |
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|Amber, then flashing white |The device is powered on and is receiving a firmware update, or the device is restoring the factory settings. |Wait for the power indicator light to become solid white. For more information, see [Reset Azure Kinect DK](reset-azure-kinect-dk.md). |
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## See also
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- [Azure Kinect DK hardware information](hardware-specification.md)

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