Left Side View - Lenovo ThinkPad T480 User Manual

9 TrackPoint pointing stick
11 Trackpad
Your computer is equipped with the Lenovo-unique ThinkPad
"Using the ThinkPad pointing device" on page 21.
10 NFC mark for black model (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 29.
12 Screen (multi-touch screen 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™ connector
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Docking-station connector
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Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
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Audio connector
1 USB-C connector
The USB-C connector on your computer supports the USB Type-C™ standard. With an appropriate USB-C
cable connected, you can use the connector to transfer data, charge your device, or connect your computer
to external displays.
The USB-C connector also works as the power connector. Use the shipped USB-C power adapter and
power cord to connect the computer to ac power through the USB-C connector.
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 USB-C connector (Thunderbolt 3 compatible)
The USB-C connector (Thunderbolt 3 compatible) on your computer supports both the USB Type-C™
standard and the Thunderbolt 3 technology. With an appropriate USB-C cable connected, you can use the
connector to transfer data, charge your device, or connect your computer to external displays.
The USB-C connector (Thunderbolt 3 compatible) also works as the power connector. Use the shipped USB-
C power adapter and power cord to connect the computer to ac power through the USB-C connector
(Thunderbolt 3 compatible).
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pointing device. For more information, see
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USB-C™ connector (Thunderbolt™ 3 compatible)
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Ethernet connector
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HDMI™ connector
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SD-card slot
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Chapter 1 Product overview
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