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VGA connector: Used to connect the computer to a VGA-compatible video device, such as a VGA
monitor.
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Audio connector: Used to connect headphones or a headset that has a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) 4-pole plug
to the audio connector to listen to the sound from the computer.
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Security-lock slot: To protect your docking station from theft, you can use a security cable lock, such
as a Kensington-style cable lock, that fits this security-lock slot to lock your docking station to a desk,
table, or other non-permanent fixture.
Attaching a ThinkPad docking station
To attach your computer to a supported ThinkPad docking station, do the following:
Note: The ThinkPad Basic Dock does not have the system lock.
1. Disconnect all cables and devices from the computer.
2. Ensure that the system lock key is turned to the unlocked position (horizontal).
3. Align the top-left corner of the computer with the position mark of the docking station. Attach your
computer to the docking station vertically until you hear a click
the locked position
2
.
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. Then turn the system lock key to
.
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