Left-Side View - Lenovo ThinkPad T450 User Manual

Left-side view

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Power connector
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Fan louvers
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Always On USB connector
1 Power connector
Connect the ac power adapter to the power connector to provide ac power to the computer and charge
the battery.
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USB 3.0 connector
The USB 3.0 connector is used for connecting USB-compatible devices, such as a USB printer or a digital
camera.
Attention: When you attach a USB cable to the USB 3.0 connector, ensure that the USB mark is facing
upward. Otherwise the connector might get damaged.
3 Fan louvers
The fan louvers and internal fan enable air to circulate in the computer and 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.
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4 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 a 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 39.
5 Always On USB connector
By default, the Always On USB connector enables you to charge some mobile digital devices and
smartphones in the following situations:
• When your computer is on or in sleep mode
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USB 3.0 connector
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Mini DisplayPort connector
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Smart-card-reader slot (available on some models)
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