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8 Fingerprint reader
Some models have a ngerprint reader. The ngerprint authentication technology enables you to use your
ngerprint to start the computer, enter the ThinkPad Setup program, or enter the Windows operating system.
For details, see “Using the ngerprint reader” on page 56.
11 Fn key
Use the Fn key to take advantage of ThinkPad
®
function keys, such as turning on the ThinkLight light,
locking the computer, managing the wireless connections, and so on. For more information, see “Function
key combinations” on page 20
.
12 Volume control buttons
The volume control buttons enable you to quickly adjust the sound volume, mute the speakers, or mute the
microphones of your computer. For more information, see “Volume and mute buttons” on page 23.
13 Black button
When the operating system is working normally, press the black button to launch the SimpleTap program
on the Windows
®
7 operating system.
You also can use this button to interrupt the startup sequence of your computer to start the Rescue and
Recovery
®
workspace. To access the Rescue and Recovery workspace, turn on your computer and press
this button when the ThinkPad logo is displayed on the screen. For more information about Rescue and
Recovery, see “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace” on page 63
.
14 Built-in microphones
The built-in microphones capture sound and voice when used with an application program capable of
handling audio.
Right-side view
Figure 2. ThinkPad X230 and X230i right-side view
1 Security keyhole
2 Hard disk drive or solid state drive
3 Combo audio jack
4 Ethernet connector
5 Always On USB connector
6 Media card reader slot
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