Lenovo 8421, 8426, 8145, 8142, 8420, 8141, 8095, 8096 Obtaining device drivers, Connector Description

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Connector	Description
Ethernet connector	Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network
	(LAN).
	Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use
	a Category 5 Ethernet cable.
USB connectors	Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus
	(USB) connection, such as a USB scanner or USB printer. If you
	have more than eight USB devices, you can purchase a USB
	hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.
Mouse connector	Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that
	uses a standard mouse connector.
Parallel connector	Used to attach a parallel printer, parallel scanner, or other
	devices that use a 25-pin parallel connector.
Serial connectors	Used to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other
	devices that use a 9-pin serial connector.
Audio line out connector	Used to send audio signals from the computer to external
	devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with
	built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the
	audio line in connector on a stereo system or other external
	recording device.
Audio line in connector	Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device,
	such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio
	device, a cable is connected between the audio line out
	connector of the device and the audio line in connector of the
	computer.
Keyboard connector	Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard
	connector.

Obtaining device drivers

You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support on the World Wide Web. Installation instructions are provided in README files with the device-driver files.

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Contents User Guide Types 8095, 8096, 8141 Types 8145, 8420, 8421 Page User Guide Types 8095, 8096, 8141 Types 8145, 8420, 8421 Page Contents Iv User Guide Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationService General safety guidelinesExtension cords and related devices Power cords and power adaptersBatteries Plugs and outletsHeat and product ventilation CD and DVD drive safetyLithium battery notice Additional safety informationTo connect To disconnect Laser compliance statement Modem safety informationPower supply statement Information resources OverviewXiv User Guide Features Installing optionsMemory Operating systems, preinstalled varies by model type Specifications Tools required Available optionsHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Connector DescriptionRemoving the cover Identifying parts on the system board Locating componentsInstalling memory Installing options What to do next Installing adaptersWhat to do next Drive specifications Installing internal drivesInstalling a drive User Guide Connecting the first optical drive Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive Installing security featuresChanging the battery Password protectionPadlock loop User Guide Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CmosUser Guide Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsAdministrator password User passwordIDE Drive User Password IDE Drive Master PasswordUsing Security Profile by Device Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility programChanging the startup sequence Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Updating flashing Bios from a disketteAppendix A. Updating system programs System programsClick Continue Click Downloads and drivers Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureCleaning an optical mouse Appendix B. Cleaning the mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball User Guide Basic AT commands Appendix C. Manual modem commandsSet Pulse dial as default Low speaker volumeSet Tone Dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detectedExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commandsVoice commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix D. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeIndex Page Page Part Number 19R0462