Status Indicators - Lenovo ThinkPad A485 User Manual

1
Removable battery
3
Docking-station hook holes
5
Keyboard drainage holes
7
Emergency-reset hole
Note: * Available on some models.
1 Removable battery
You can use the computer with battery power whenever ac power is unavailable.
2 Latches
Use the latches to lock or unlock the removable battery.
3 Docking-station hook holes
Use the docking-station hook holes to secure a supported docking station.
4
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 under the fan louvers.
5 Keyboard drainage holes
If you accidentally spill water or drink over the keyboard, the keyboard drainage holes can help drain out
liquid from your computer.
6
Speakers
Your computer is equipped with a pair of stereo speakers.
7 Emergency-reset hole
If the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the power button, remove the ac
power adapter. Then, insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-reset hole to reset the computer.
8 Nano-SIM card slot
The nano-SIM-card slot is in the battery compartment. If the computer supports the wireless wide area
network (WWAN), a nano Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card might be required to establish
connections. For information about replacing or installing the nano-SIM card, see "Replacing the nano-SIM
card" on page 96.

Status indicators

This topic provides information about locating and identifying the various status indicators on your computer.
Note: Depending on the model, your computer might look different from the following illustrations.
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A485 User Guide
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Latches
4
Fan louvers
6
Speakers
8
Nano-SIM card slot *