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4 USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
You can use the USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 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 3.1 connector Gen 1 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 3.1 connector Gen 1.
5 HDMI connector
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector is a digital audio and video interface. It enables
you to connect your computer to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as a DVD player or
a high-definition television (HDTV).
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Audio connector
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Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
1 Audio connector
You can connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug to the audio connector to
listen to the sound from the computer.
If you are using a headset with a function switch, do not press this switch while using the headset. If you
press the switch, the headset microphone is disabled, and the integrated microphones on the computer is
enabled instead.
Note: The audio connector does not support a conventional microphone. For more information, see "Using
audio features" on page 28.
2 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.
3 Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
To charge the USB-compatible devices when your computer is off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode,
enable the Always On USB feature on your computer.
To configure the Always On USB settings, do the following:
1. Start the Lenovo Vantage program.
2. Click Hardware Settings ➙ Power.
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User Guide
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Fan louvers
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Mini security-lock slot