Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Laptop Detailed Specifications

• High Definition (HD) Audio
• Conexant CX20672 Codec
• HP/Mic Combo Jack
• System Sound Mixing
• Stereo Speaker
• Digital mono microphone
• Combo audio/mic jack
• volume up, down, mute buttons / dual array mic
• mic mute button

• Embedded numeric keypad and integrated UltraNav dual-pointing system with wide touch pad below keyboard, Tap Zones, scrolling regions label, multi-touch; and TrackPoint and customized touch pad for the ultimate in pointing flexibility.
• ThinkVantage button, individual speaker volume up, down, and mute buttons, mic mute button
• The keyboard has a Fn key which is a special key and is located in the lower left corner. The Fn key allows the user to instantly activate the following operational features by pressing the Fn key and a designated function key:
  • Standby/Suspend/Hibernation
  • Switching between Display device
  • Multimedia
• Fingerprint reader is integrated into the palm rest of the ThinkPad notebook computer to prevent unauthorized access to your notebook and data
• Spill-resistant
• ThinkLight keyboard light to illuminates the keyboard to improve visibility in low-light conditions

• PC3-10600 Non-Parity (NP) Double Data Rate Three (DDR3) Technology
• Dual channel capable
• Two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets
  • The use of 1333 MHz SO DIMM memory is recommended for this system.
• 1GB, 2GB, 4GB or 8GB
• Supports up to 8GB maximum memory

• All systems come with the UltraNav dual-pointing system, featuring TrackPoint and customized touch pad for the ultimate in pointing flexibility is a part of the keyboard. The TrackPoint features Press-to-Select, Internet scroll, and magnifying glass for accurate and convenient control.

• Premiere performance and ultraportability; two spindles
• Available processors are:
  • Intel® Core™ i7 processor i7-2620M with dual-core, 4MB Cache
    • DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.40GHz), HT technology
  • Intel® Core™ i5 processor i5-2540M with dual-core, 3MB Cache
    • DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.30GHz), HT technology
  • Intel® Core™ i5 processor i5-2520M with dual-core, 3MB Cache
    • DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.20GHz), HT technology

• 802.11b/g/n wireless on selected models.
• 802.11 a/b/g/n on selected models.
• PCIe Half Mini Card on selected models.
• Wireless WAN on selected models.
• PCIe Mini Card on selected models.
• Bluetooth 3.0 wireless on selected models.
• Intel Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 on selected models.
• Intel Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 on selected models.
• Qualcomm® Gobi™ 3000 chipset on selected models.

• 4-in-1 Media Card Reader slot
• Two SO-DIMM Slots
• 4-in-1 MultiMedia Slot
• One ExpressCard slot
• One SmartCard slot

• Two USB ports version 3.0
• One powered USB 2.0
• One USB 2.0 eSATA/USB combo port
• Additional connector supports the optional Port Replicator, advanced dock, and advanced mini-dock.
• Audio ports
  • One microphone and one headphone jack (support 3.5 mm mini-plug)
• External monitor (VGA DB-15, DisplayPort)
• DVI port 1.0
  • DVI port only supports Single Link capability.
• eSATA port
• Ethernet RJ-45 connectors for LAN connection
• IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 (4-pin connector; 1394a-2000 standard)

For systems with a 355-mm (14.0-in) display:

System:

• Width: 13.5" x 9.1"
• Depth: 0.83–1.02"
• Height: 343 x 230.1mm x 21.2–26.0mm
• Configured system weight: 6-cell: Starting at 1.67kg (3.68 lb)

Environment:

• Maximum altitude without pressurization: 3048 m (10,000 ft)
• Temperature
  • At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft)
    • Operating without any in drive: 5.0°C to 35.0°C (41°F to 95°F)
    • Non-operating: 5.0°C to 43.0°C (41°F to 109°F)
  • At altitudes above 2438 m (8000 ft)
    • Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition: 5.0°C - 31.3°C (41°F - 88°F)
• Relative humidity:
  • Operating: 8% to 95%
  • Non-operating: 5% to 95%

Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10°C (50°F).

Accessories:

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• AC adapter: This ac-to-dc converter supplies the necessary power to the computer. The ac adapter also charges the battery pack when it is installed in the computer.
• Universal AC adapter: 90 W, 2-pin / 3-pin (Click here for more information)
• Universal AC adapter: 65 W 2-pin/3-pin (Click here for more information)
• Battery (Click here for more information)

• The battery pack is an internal power source to the computer when the AC adapter is not available. The battery pack is rechargeable and is charged using the AC adapter with the system.
• You can determine how much battery power remains by using the Fuel-Gauge ThinkPad utility program. This displays the percent charge remaining, whether one or two batteries are in the system.
• A 6-cell Li-Ion battery pack is shipped with the system.
• Supports unique 2nd battery in Ultrabay Slim as second battery.
• Battery life:
  • 6-cell: up to 5.5 hr
  • 6-cell plus Ultrabay battery: up to 9.3 hr

Notes:

• Battery life (and recharge times) will vary based on many factors including screen brightness, applications, features, power management, battery conditioning and other customer preferences.

• Security chip
  - Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant
• Fingerprint reader
  - Fingerprint reader on palm rest, swipe sensor, LED indicator, Power On Authentication, supports the security chip
• Power-on password
• Hard disk password
• Supervisor password
• Security keyhole

• A Power-on password (POP) protects the system from unauthorized use. If a POP is set, the password prompt appears:
  • Each time the system is turned on
• When the system is returned to normal operation from suspend mode
• A Supervisor Password provides a higher level of security than the POP. The Supervisor Password protects the system functions from being used by unauthorized users,and protects the hardware configuration from unauthorized modification. The Supervisor Password prompt appears:
  • When the BIOS setup screen is accessed.
• A Hard Drive Password (HDP) protects hard drive data from unauthorized users. Once HDP is set, data on the hard drive cannot be accessed without the correct HDP. Because the HDP is stored in the hard drive, the data remains protected even if the hard drive is removed to another system. The HDP password prompt appears:
  • Each time the system is turned on.

• Windows® XP Professional (32-bit)
• Windows® XP Professional Generic (32-bit)
• Windows® Vista Home Basic (32 bit)
• Windows® Vista Business (32 bit)
• Windows® 7 Ultimate (32 bit)
• Windows® 7 Ultimate (64 bit)
• Windows® 7 Home Basic (32 bit)
• Windows® 7 Home Premium (32 bit)
• Windows® 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
• Windows® 7 Professional (32 bit)
• Windows® 7 Professional (64 bit)

Notes:

• Previous versions of these operating systems are not supported.
• Operating systems other than those preinstalled on the systems may not provide full-feature functionality

• Ultrabay enhanced CDRW/DVDRW

• 160GB, 7200 rpm, 7mm high, Hard Disk Drive S-ATA
• 250GB, 7200 rpm, 7mm high, Hard Disk Drive S-ATA
• 250GB, 5400 rpm, 7mm high, Hard Disk Drive S-ATA
• 320GB, 5400 rpm, 7mm high, Hard Disk Drive S-ATA
• 320GB, 7200 rpm, 7mm high, Hard Disk Drive S-ATA
• Supports one additional hard drive which can be used concurrently to offer expanded storage in the Ultrabay Slim Media Bay.
• Although you can upgrade the hard drive, it is not designed to be removed and reinserted on a regular basis. Repeated and frequent removal, for purposes other than to upgrade for greater capacity, can cause damage to the system. The Ultrabay Slim hard drive adapter is designed to provide this flexibility with a second hard drive in the Ultrabay Slim.
• The Hard Drive Active Protection system protects your hard drive when the shock sensor inside your ThinkPad computer detects a situation that could potentially damage the hard drive.

Note: Supported hard disk drives depend on the model.

• Standard 128GB (7mm) solid state drive sizes.
• Standard 160GB (7mm) solid state drive sizes.
• Fast, reliable, lightweight, and energy-efficient.
• Faster data rates and boot-up times than a 7200 rpm mobile hard disk drive (HDD).
• Very low failure rates.
• Able to withstand harsher environmental and vibration conditions than a mobile HDD.
• Consumes less battery power than a mobile HDD.
• Significantly lighter than a mobile HDD.

• 14.0" HD+ (1600x900) display (355mm)
  
  Notes:
• Support for a external monitor is through VGA DB-15 connector
• Support for digital monitor via DisplayPort (supports single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915)
• Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 900)
• All displays are measured diagonally.

• Intel HD Graphics 3000

Notes:

• Support for external analog monitor is through VGA DB-15 connector
• Support for digital monitor via DisplayPort (supports single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915)
• Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 900)
• All displays are measured diagonally.