LAPTOPS FOR STUDENTS

ThinkPad Features

Diagram of the Standard R52 Model

  1. Power Switch—Turns on your ThinkPad.
  2. Volume and Mute Buttons—Built-in buttons enable you to quickly adjust the volume or mute the sound.
  3. Access IBM Button—Opens your on-board help system.
  4. Touch Pad—Functions similar to a mouse.
  5. Two USB Ports—Used for connecting USB interface-compatible devices, such as a local printer, digital camera, or other peripherals. If you have more than two USB devices that you would like to connect at the same time, you will need to use a USB 2.0 hub. The most common size is a hub with four USB 2.0 ports.
  6. S-video Port or Video-out—Used to connect your ThinkPad to a TV.
  7. Modem Port—56K3 Modem port is used to connect a standard phone line to access dial-up Internet connections.
  8. Ethernet Port—Used to connect your computer to a wired network connection, such as the one in your room or office. The network interface card is built in, allowing you to connect local area network using a network cable.
  9. Stereo Headphone Jack and Microphone Jack—If you are planning on prolonged periods of time talking via the web you might want to consider using a headset for your convenience.
  10. PC Card Slot—Allows the integration of a variety of peripheral devices, such as a GPS card, an AM/FM tuner card, or a Firewire card.
  11. CD-RW/DVD ROM Combo — Allows you to play and burn CDs and play DVDs (standard model).
  12. External Display or VGA Port—Allows you to connect your ThinkPad to a projector or external monitor.
  13. AC Power Plug—Connects to the AC adapter cable providing power to the computer and charges the battery.
  14. Parallel Port—Allows you to connect to some older printers and peripherals.
  15. Infrared Port—If you have a device that uses infrared (such as a PDA) you can connect with the laptop using the wireless infrared port.
  16. Security Clip—Slide a single security clip to the right to disengages the two hooks holding the lid down.

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