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1 Fan louvers (left)
The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulate in the computer and cool the central processor.
Note: To avoid impeding airow, do not place any obstacle in front of the fan.
2 Monitor connector
You can attach an external monitor or a projector to your computer to display computer output.
Note: If you attach your computer to a port replicator or a docking station and use a monitor connector, use
the monitor connector on the port replicator or docking station, not the one on the computer.
For details, refer to “Attaching an external monitor” on page 36.
3 Combo audio jack
To listen to the sound from your computer, connect a headphone or a headset that has a 3.5 mm 4-pole
plug to the combo audio jack.
Notes:
• If you are using a headset with a function switch, for example, a headset for an iPhone
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mobile digital
device, do not press this switch while using the headset. If you press it, the headset microphone will be
disabled, and the integrated microphones on the computer will be enabled instead.
• The combo audio jack does not support a conventional microphone.
4 Mini DisplayPort connector
Use the Mini DisplayPort connector to connect your computer to a compatible projector, external monitor, or
high-denition television.
5 USB 3.0 connectors
The USB 3.0 connectors are used for connecting devices compatible with a USB interface, such as a
USB printer or a digital camera.
Note: The USB 3.0 function only works in the Windows 7 operating system. If you are using other Windows
operating system rather than Windows 7, the connector works as a USB 2.0 connector.
Bottom view
Figure 4. ThinkPad T430 and T430i bottom view
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