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3 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector

The HDMI connector is a digital audio and video interface. It enables you to connect your computer to a

compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as a DVD player or an HDTV.

4 Always On USB 3.0 connector

By default, the Always On USB 3.0 connector enables you to charge the USB-compatible devices in the

following situations:

• When your computer is on or in sleep mode

• When your computer is off or in hibernation mode, but connected to ac power

Attention: When you attach a USB cable to this connector, ensure that the USB mark is facing upward.

Otherwise the connector might get damaged.

To charge these devices when the computer is off or in hibernation mode, and the computer is not

connected to ac power, do the following:

• For Windows 7: Start the Power Manager program, click the Global Power Settings tab, and then follow

the instructions on the screen to make your preferred setting.

• For Windows 10: Start the Lenovo Companion program, click Hardware Settings ➙ POWER, and then

follow the instructions on the screen to make your preferred setting.

For instructions on how to start the programs, see “Accessing Lenovo programs” on page 12.

5 Ethernet connector

The Ethernet connector enables you to connect the computer to a local area network (LAN).

DANGER

To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector.

You can only connect an Ethernet cable to this connector.

The Ethernet connector has two network status indicators. When the green indicator is on, the computer is

connected to a LAN. When the yellow indicator blinks, data is being transmitted.

Note: If the computer is connected to a docking station, use the Ethernet connector on the docking station

instead of the one on the computer.

6 Media-card slot

You can insert a flash media card into the media-card slot for data access or storage. For more information,

see “Using a media card or a smart card” on page 31.

7 Security-lock slot

To protect your computer from theft, lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixture through a security

cable lock that fits this security-lock slot.

Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security

feature. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance

of the locking device and security feature.

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