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8 NFC mark (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 30.
Note: The NFC feature is only supported on the Windows 10 operating system.

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USB-C connectors (Thunderbolt™ 3 compatible) /
power connectors
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HDMI™ connector
1 USB-C connectors (Thunderbolt 3 compatible) / power connectors
The USB-C connectors on your computer support the latest USB 3.1 standard and are fully compatible with
Thunderbolt 3 technology. With a proper USB-C cable connected, you can:
• Transfer data between your computer and peripheral devices.
• Transfer data between your computer and another computer (Thunderbolt Networking).
• Charge your computer.
• Charge your peripheral devices.
• Connect your computer to external displays for video output.
The two USB-C connectors also work as power connectors. The ac power adapter shipped with your
computer is a USB-C power adapter. Use the shipped 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:
http://www.lenovo.com/essentials
2 USB 3.0 connector
You can use the USB 3.0 connectors to connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB
mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.
Attention: When you attach a USB cable to this connector, ensure that the USB mark is facing upward.
Otherwise the connector might get damaged.
Note: The USB device connected to the USB 3.0 connector might influence the wireless wide area network
(WAN) and Global Positioning System (GPS) functions of your computer. If your computer cannot establish
wireless WAN communications, or if your location cannot be pinpointed through the GPS function of your
computer, detach the device from the USB 3.0 connector.
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USB 3.0 connector
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Mini Ethernet connector
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