Chapter 3. Enhancing Your Computer; Finding Thinkpad Options; Thinkpad Basic Docking Station, Thinkpad Pro Docking Station, And Thinkpad Ultra Docking Station; Locating Controls, Connectors, And Indicators - Lenovo ThinkPad A285 User Manual

Chapter 3. Enhancing your computer

This chapter provides instructions on how to use hardware devices to expand your computer capabilities.

Finding ThinkPad options

If you want to expand the capabilities of your computer, Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and
upgrades to meet your needs. Options include memory modules, storage devices, network cards, port
replicators or docking stations, batteries, power adapters, keyboards, mice, and more.
To shop at Lenovo, go to:
https://www.lenovo.com/accessories
ThinkPad Basic Docking Station, ThinkPad Pro Docking Station, and
ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station
This section introduces how to use the ThinkPad Basic Docking Station, ThinkPad Pro Docking Station, and
ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station.

Locating controls, connectors, and indicators

This section introduces the locations of controls, connectors, and indicators on the docking stations.
Note: When your computer is attached to the docking station, always use the Ethernet connector and the
external display connectors on the docking station. Do not use the ones on the computer.
Front view
Note: The following illustration is based on ThinkPad Basic Docking Station. The ThinkPad Pro Docking
Station and ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station might look slightly different.
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