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ThinkPad
T520 4243 (Optimus) - Onsite
Type-model
Processor
Memory
4243-4UU
i7-2620M
4GBx1
4243-4VU
i5-2520M
4GBx1
4243-28U
i5-2540M
2GBx2
4243-27U
i5-2520M
2GBx1
• These models are part of the Global Models Plus program with limited onsite service
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These systems are Microsoft
Positioning
Premiere performance; two spindles
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Processor
Intel
Core™ i5-2520M processor (dual-core, 2.50GHz, 3MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.20GHz), HT technology
Intel Core i5-2540M processor (dual-core, 2.60GHz, 3MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.30GHz), HT technology
Intel Core i7-2620M processor (dual-core, 2.70GHz, 4MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.40GHz), HT technology
Memory
8GB max
7
dual-channel capable, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets
Optical
DVD burner, 12.7mm Ultrabay Enhanced, removable
Ultrabay
One bay for removable devices, Ultrabay Slim-compatible, 12.7mm high, bottom access
SATA disk
Some: Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high
Some: HDD / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm or 9.5mm high, Active Protection System™
All:
removable, upgradable, supports the second disk, Shock Mounted Hard Drive
mSATA™ SSD
None
Widescreen
Some: 15.6" (396mm) HD (1366x768) color, anti-glare, LED backlight,
display
220 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 500:1 contrast ratio, 60% Gamut
Some: 15.6" (396mm) HD+ (1600x900) color, anti-glare, LED backlight,
220 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 500:1 contrast ratio, 60% Gamut
Camera
HD720p resolution, wider view angle, low light sensitive, fi xed focus
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Graphics
NVIDIA
Optimus™ technology, auto-switch between discrete and integrated graphics,
Intel HD Graphics 3000 in processor, and
NVIDIA NVS™ 4200M, PCI Express
external analog monitor support via VGA DB-15 connector and
digital monitor support via DisplayPort (supports single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915);
supports three independent displays;
Maximum external resolution: 2560x1600 (DisplayPort)@60Hz;
2048x1536 (VGA)@85Hz; 1920x1200@60Hz (single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915)
Keyboard
7 row, 89-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys
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TrackPoint
TrackPoint
Touchpad
UltraNav™, wide touchpad below keyboard, Tap Zones, scrolling regions label, multi-touch
ThinkLight™
Illuminates the keyboard to improve visibility in low-light conditions
Dimensions
HD & HD+:
(WxDxH)
3
FHD:
Weight
2
6-cell: starting at 5.67 lb (2.57kg); 9-cell: starting at 6.02 lb (2.73kg)
Case material
Display cover:
Bottom:
Battery - type
Lithium Ion 6-cell or 9-cell, support optional Slice battery (57Y4545) as 2nd battery at bottom
Battery - life
10
6-cell: up to 8.4 hr; 9-cell: up to 14.0 hr; 9-cell plus slice battery: up to 28.1 hr
Chipset
Mobile Intel QM67 Express Chipset
ExpressCard
One slot (ExpressCard/34)
Smart Card Read
None
Multicard Reader
4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)
Ports
Integrated model: Four USB 2.0 (one powered),
Optimus model:
external monitor (VGA DB-15, DisplayPort), ethernet (RJ-45),
IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 (4-pin connector; 1394a-2000 standard)
PCIe Mini Card
Two PCI Express Mini Card slots
4
WLAN
11a/b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino
WWAN
Wireless WAN upgradable
Modem
Some: 56K V.92
Bluetooth™
Some: Bluetooth 3.0 wireless, LED indicator
Ethernet
Non-vPro model: Intel 82579LF Gigabit Network Connection (Lewisville), PHY, PCIe x1
vPro model:
Intel AMT
Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT)
Audio support
High Defi nition (HD) Audio, Conexant 20672 codec / stereo speakers, 1 watt x 2 /
volume up, down, mute buttons / dual array mic, mic mute button, combo audio/mic jack
Security
Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Security chip
Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant
Fingerprint reader
Some: UPEK Fingerprint reader on palm rest, swipe sensor, LED indicator,
Power On Authentication, supports the security chip
Limited warranty
12
3-years/1-year battery, limited onsite service
excluding holidays, next business day response time / service upgrades
See footnotes for more detailed information
US models announced February 22, 2011
Wide-
screen
display
Camera
15.6" HD+ 720p
500G 7200
15.6" HD
720p
500G 7200
15.6" HD+ 720p
500G 7200
15.6" HD
720p
320G 7200
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Offi ce 2010 Product Key Ready (O10PKR)
/ PC3-10600 1333MHz DDR3, non-parity,
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x16, 1GB memory,
pointing device, "Press-to-Select," Internet Scroll Bar
14.68" x 9.65" x 1.25-1.40"; 372.8mm x 245.1mm x 31.8-35.6mm
14.68" x 9.65" x 1.29-1.44"; 372.8mm x 245.1mm x 32.8-36.6mm
Carbon-fi ber / Glass-fi ber hybrid;
Glass-fi ber reinforced plastic without paint
Three USB 2.0 (one powered), one USB 2.0/eSATA combo port,
6
modem
Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (Lewisville), PHY, PCIe x1
Disk
PCIe
SATA
Mini Card
Mini Card
8
GB
rpm
WLAN
WWAN/mSATA
Intel 6205
28
WWAN upg
Intel 6205
WWAN upg
Intel 6205
WWAN upg
Intel 6205
WWAN upg
13
, magnifying glass
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Advanced-N 6205, 2x2
24
, 8 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri coverage
Personal Systems Reference (PSREF)
PCIe
Finger
print
Modem
reader
Modem Finger
Modem Finger
24
3-year limited warranty
Preloaded operating system
- Genuine Windows
Professional 64
Ready to install applications
OSes; only some listed)
• Rescue and Recovery™
• Access Connections™
• Fingerprint Software (fi ngerprint
models)
• Password Manager (fi ngerprint
models)
• ThinkVantage System Update
• ThinkVantage Power Manager
• ThinkVantage Toolbox
• Lenovo SimpleTap
Preloaded applications
only some listed)
• Norton™ Internet Security 2011
(30 days of virus defi nitions)
• Adobe
• Skype™ for Windows
• Windows Live™ Essentials
• Microsoft Offi ce 2010 preloaded;
purchase product key to activate
• Corel
• Corel Burn.Now™ Lenovo Edition
(DVD±RW)
• Corel DVD MovieFactory
Edition (DVD±RW)
Supports ThinkVantage
90-watt AC adapter
ThinkPad Roll Cage (one-piece
magnesium frame)
EPEAT™ Gold rating
ENERGY STAR
RoHS-compliant
International Warranty Service
24 hour x 7 day
during the warranty period
via 800-426-7378
For compatible accessories, please
go to O-T520 sheet;
For ThinkPlus™
22
available
options, please go to S-TA sheet
Bat-
Global
Blue-
tery
Intel
(G)
Pre-
tooth
cells
vPro
GMP (P)
load
Blue
9
vPro
G P Pro 64
Blue
9
vPro
G P Pro 64
Blue
9
vPro
G P Pro 64
9
vPro
G P Pro 64
20
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7
14
(all
14
(all OSes;
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Reader
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WinDVD
(DVD±RW)
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Lenovo
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technologies
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5.0-compliant
17
18
toll-free support
12
, 22
service upgrade
© Lenovo
(KN3-9) March 2011