Left-Side View - Lenovo ThinkPad A485 User Manual

9 TrackPoint pointing stick
Your computer is equipped with the Lenovo-unique ThinkPad
"Using the ThinkPad pointing device" on page 20.
10 Screen (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
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Fan louvers
Note: * Available on some models.
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, charge your device, or connect your computer
to external displays.
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 Docking-station connector
Connect your 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.
3 Fan louvers
The fan louvers and internal fan enable air to circulate in the computer to ensure proper cooling, especially
the cooling of the microprocessor.
Note: To ensure proper airflow, do not place any obstacles in front of the fan louvers.
4 Smart-card slot
You can use smart cards for authentication, data storage, and application processing. Within large
organizations, you might also use smart cards for strong security authentication of single sign-on (SSO). For
more information, see "Using a media card or a smart card" on page 31.
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pointing device. For more information, see
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Docking-station connector
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Smart-card slot *
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