Lenovo 36795HU manual Working with USB devices, Using the dc-in connector, Using the USB connector

6.Snip the image. The image is saved automatically.

7.Tap Home to view the snipped image.

Working with USB devices

You tablet has a dc-in connector and a USB connector to connect USB compatible devices. Read this topic to learn how to use each connector to connect different devices.

Using the dc-in connector

Use the dc-in connector together with the supplied USB cable to connect your tablet to the AC adapter to charge the tablet battery.

Note: The dc-in connector is for dc charge only.

Using the USB connector

Use the USB connector to connect a compatible USB device, such as a USB mouse, USB keyboard, or USB memory key. To locate the USB connector on your tablet, see “Tablet layout” on page 1 .

Notes:

•The USB connector is compatible with the USB 2.0 standard.

•The USB connector can provide a maximum of 2.5 W power output.

Working with a USB keyboard or USB mouse

If you are accustomed to using a traditional physical keyboard, you can connect a USB keyboard to your tablet.

Keyboards can also be set up through the ThinkPad Tablet 2 Dock’s USB connector and Lenovo offers both a ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint® and a ThinkPad Edge wireless keyboard and mouse combo that can connect through this port. To purchase these options, go to http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html.

For information about using a ThinkPad Tablet 2 Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand, see “Using the Bluetooth keyboard” on page 29.

You also can connect a USB mouse to the tablet. As soon as you connect a USB mouse to the tablet, a pointer is displayed on the tablet screen indicating that the mouse is activated and ready for use.

Using the micro SD card reader

Your tablet has a micro SD card reader.

To locate the micro SD card reader, see “Tablet layout” on page 1 .

Inserting a micro SD card

Attention: Before handling a micro SD card, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. Static electricity can damage the card.

To insert a micro SD card into the micro SD card reader, do the following:

1.Open the card reader cover and locate the micro SD card reader.

2.Make sure that the metal contacts of the card are facing down and pointing toward the tablet.

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