Figure 1. Left view—ThinkBook 14 G5 IRL and ThinkBook 15 G5 IRL
Figure 2. Left view—ThinkBook 14 G5 ABP and ThinkBook 15 G5 ABP
| Item | Controls & Connectors | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multi-purpose USB Type-C® connector |
Note: When connecting display devices, you need to use appropriate
cables and adapters (if needed) according to the connection capabilities
of the display device.
|
| 2 | Charging light | Indicate whether the computer is connected to ac power.
|
| 3 | HDMI™ connector | Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV. |
| 4 | USB port (always-on) | This USB port utilizes the USB Standard-A connector. It supports
SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. The
always-on connector can charge external devices when the computer
is turned off, in sleep or hibernation mode. The always-on function
can be turned on or off in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Note: If Lenovo
Vantage is pre-installed on your computer, you can also set always-on
function within that software.
|
| 5 | Combo audio jack | Connect to headphones or headsets with a 3.5 mm (0.14 inch),
4-pole plug. Note: This jack does not support standalone external microphones.
If you use headsets, choose one with a single plug.
|
| 6 | Novo button hole | Press the Novo button to open the Novo Button menu. From the menu, you can choose to open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility, the Boot menu, or the Windows startup options screen. |
| 7 | Battery charging/State light | This light varies by model and is either a battery charging light or a state light. |
. When not connected with
the power adapter, it can also be used to connect:
. When connected with a Thunderbolt enabled device, data transfer
may be established in Thunderbolt mode. It can also be used to connect
display devices and devices that utilize the USB data transfer technology.