User Guide

1 Infrared camera (available on some models)
The infrared camera provides a personal and secure way for you to sign in to your computer with face
authentication. After setting the infrared camera for face authentication, you can unlock your computer by
scanning your face instead of using a password. For more information, see “Using the cameras” on page 33.
2 Conventional camera (available on models with the infrared camera)
The camera enables you to take pictures or hold a video conference. It also works with the infrared camera
for face authentication. For more information, see “Using the cameras” on page 33.
3 Microphones
The microphones capture sound and voice when used with a program capable of handling audio.
4 Conventional camera with ThinkShutter (available on some models)
The camera enables you to take pictures or hold a video conference. You can use ThinkShutter to cover
(slide to the right) or unveil (slide to the left) the camera lens. For more information, see “Using the cameras”
on page 33.
5 Power button
You can press the power button to turn on the computer or put the computer to sleep mode.
To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click
Power, and then click Shut down.
If your computer is unresponsive, you can turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power button
for four or more seconds. If the computer cannot be turned off, see “Computer stops responding” on page
80.
You also can define what the power button does. For example, by pressing the power button, you can turn
off the computer or put the computer to sleep or hibernation mode. To change what the power button does,
do the following:
1. Go to Control Panel, and then change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small
icons.
2. Click Power Options ➙ Choose what the power buttons do.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
6 Numeric keypad
The numeric keypad enables you to quickly input numbers.
7 Fingerprint reader
Fingerprint authentication provides simple and secure user access by associating your fingerprint with a
password. For more information, see “Using the fingerprint reader” on page 52.
8 NFC label (available on some models)
Near field communication (NFC) is a high-frequency and short-range wireless communication technology. By
using NFC, you can establish radio communications between your computer and another NFC-enabled
device over a few centimeters or inches. For more information, see “Using the NFC devices” on page 31.
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pointing device
9 Trackpad with buttons
10 TrackPoint buttons
11 TrackPoint pointing stick
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