Lenovo ThinkPad L460 User Manual page 21

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SIM-card slot (available on some models)
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Mini DisplayPort connector
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Video graphics array (VGA) connector
1 SIM-card slot
If your computer supports the wireless Wide Area Network (wireless WAN) feature, a Subscriber Identification
Module (SIM) card might be required to establish wireless WAN connections. Depending on the country or
region of delivery, the SIM card might be already installed in the SIM-card slot.
2 USB 3.0 connectors
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 connectors are used for connecting USB-compatible devices, such as a
USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a digital camera.
Note: When you attach a USB cable to the USB connector, ensure that the USB mark is facing upward.
Otherwise the connector might get damaged.
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Mini DisplayPort connector
Use the mini DisplayPort connector to connect your computer to a compatible projector, external monitor, or
high-definition television. This compact connector enables plug-and-play setup and supports adapters that
can plug into DVI, VGA, or High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connectors. The mini DisplayPort
connector of your computer supports audio as well as video streaming. For more information, see "Using an
external display" on page 29.
4 Ethernet connector
Connect the computer to a local area network (LAN) with the Ethernet connector.
DANGER
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector.
You can only connect an Ethernet cable to this connector.
The Ethernet connector has two indicators that show the status of the network connection. When the green
indicator is on, it indicates that the computer is connected to a LAN and a session with the network is
available. When the indicator blinks yellow, data is being transmitted.
5 VGA connector
Use the VGA connector to connect the computer to a VGA-compatible video device, such as a VGA monitor.
6 Security-lock slot
To protect your computer from theft, purchase a security cable lock that fits this security-lock slot to lock
your computer to a stationary object.
Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security
feature. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance
of the locking device and security feature.
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USB 3.0 connectors
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Ethernet connector
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Security-lock slot
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