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2 USB-C connector (Thunderbolt 3 compatible)
The USB-C connector on your computer supports both the USB Type-C standard and the Thunderbolt 3
technology. With an appropriate USB-C cable connected, you can use the connector to transfer data, charge
your device, or connect your computer to external displays.
The USB-C connector also works as the power connector. Use the shipped USB-C power adapter and
power cord to connect the computer to ac power through the USB-C connector.
Lenovo provides various USB-C accessories to help you expand your computer functionality. For more
information, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/essentials
Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the USB-C accessories connected to the USB-C connector
might not work correctly.
3 Docking-station connector
You can connect the computer to a supported docking station to extend the computer capabilities. For more
information, see "Attaching your computer to a docking station" on page 41. Your computer supports the
following docking stations that can be purchased as options from:
http://www.lenovo.com/essentials
• ThinkPad Basic Docking Station
• ThinkPad Pro Docking Station
• ThinkPad Ultra 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 in front of the fan louvers.
5 Smart-card slot (available on some models)
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 34.

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Audio connector
3
USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
5
HDMI™ connector
7
Security-lock slot
4
T580 and P52s User Guide
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Media-card slot
4
Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
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Ethernet connector