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10 Multi-touch screen (available on some models)
The multi-touch screen enables you to use your computer with simple touch gestures. For more information,
see “Using the multi-touch screen” on page 16.
Left-side view
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USB-C
™
connectors / power connectors
2
Ethernet extension connector Gen 2
3
Docking-station connector
4
USB 3.1 connector Gen 2
5
HDMI ™ connector
6
Audio connector
1 USB-C connectors / power connectors
The USB-C connectors on your computer support the USB Type-C
™
standard. With an appropriate USB-C
cable connected, you can use the connectors to transfer data (USB 3.1 Gen 2, 10 Gbps), charge your device
(5 V / 1.5 A), or connect your computer to external displays (USB-C: 5120 x 2880 pixels / 60 Hz).
The two USB-C connectors also work as the power connectors. Use the shipped USB-C power adapter and
power cord to connect the computer to ac power through either of the two USB-C connectors.
Lenovo provides various USB-C accessories to help you expand your computer functionality. For more
information, go to:
https://www.lenovo.com/accessories
Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the USB-C accessories connected to the USB-C connector
might not work correctly.
2 Ethernet extension connector Gen 2
The Ethernet extension connector Gen 2 makes your computer thinner than the ones with a standard
Ethernet connector. You can connect your computer to a local area network (LAN) through this connector
using a ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2. The ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2 is
available as an option and can be purchased from:
https://www.lenovo.com/accessories
DANGER
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector.
3 Docking-station connector
You can connect the computer to a supported docking station to extend the computer capabilities. For more
information, see “Attaching your computer to a docking station” on page 39.
4 USB 3.1 connector Gen 2
With greater data transfer rate, the USB 3.1 connector Gen 2 is used to connect USB-compatible devices,
such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer.
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