Identifying the hardware features
Front view of the computer
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1 The LCD latches release the LCD when pressed and allow it to
be opened.
2 The color LCD screen displays computer output.
3 The indicator panel consists of the system-status indicators and
their associated symbols.
4
The external-input-device connector is used to attach a
mouse, external keyboard, or external numeric keypad to the com-
puter.
5 The ventilation slots allow air to flow over the CPU and other
internal components. Do not allow the ventilation slots to be
covered or the internal components may become overheated.
6
The universal serial bus (USB) allows you to connect any
device that conforms to the USB standard.
2 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference