The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulate in the computer and cool the central processor.
2
Monitor connectors
You can attach an external monitor or a projector to your ThinkPad computer to display computer information.
3
Modem connector
Connect your computer to a telephone line with the modem connector.
4
Ethernet connector
Connect your computer to a LAN with the Ethernet connector.
Note: Two indicators, to the upper right and the lower right of the connector, show the status of the network connection. When your computer connects to a LAN and a session with the network is available, the upper right indicator is solid green. While data is being transmitted, the lower right indicator blinks yellow.
5
Microphone jack
Experience sounds by connecting a headphone or speakers to the headphone jack.
6
Stereo headphone jack
Capture sound by connecting an external audio device (microphone) to the microphone jack.
7
USB connector
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector is used for connecting USB interface-compatible devices, such as a printer or digital camera.
When you attach a USB cable to the connector, make sure that the mark shown in the picture above is to the right side. Otherwise the connector might be damaged.
8
ExpressCard/PC Card slots
Your ThinkPad computer has the ExpressCard/PC Card slots. You can insert an ExpressCard in the upper slot, and a PC Card in the lower slot.
