Lenovo ThinkPad T430u, User Manual

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Two indicators, to the bottom right and left 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 bottom yellow
indicator is steady green. While data is being transmitted, the bottom right indicator blinks green.
4 ac power status indicator
For more information, see “ac power status indicator” on page 8.
5 ac power connector
Connect the ac power adapter to the ac power connector to provide ac power to the computer and charge
the battery.
An indicator to the left of the connector shows the status of ac power. When the ac power adapter is
connected, the indicator is lit. If a battery is installed in the computer, the indicator is green when the
battery charges.
Left-side view
Figure 3. ThinkPad T430u left-side view
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Security keyhole
3
Media card reader slot
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Fan louver (left)
1 Security keyhole
Purchase a security cable lock that fits this keyhole to lock your computer to a stationary object to protect
your computer from theft.
2 Fan louver (left)
The internal fan and louver enables air to circulate in the computer and cool the central processor.
Note: To avoid impeding airflow, do not place any obstacle in front of the fan louver.
3 Media card reader slot
Depending on the model, your computer might have a media card reader slot. For more information about
the supported cards, see “Using a flash media card” on page 36.
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