Gemplus Expresscard Smart Card Reader from Lenovo — Integrate a Security Authentication Application on Your Thinkpad with a 54-Mm Expresscard Slot

Hardware Announcement June 27, 2006

Gemplus ExpressCard Smart Card Reader from Lenovo — Integrate a security authentication application on your ThinkPad with a 54-mm ExpressCard slot

Overview At a glance The Gemplus Express Smart Card Reader from Lenovo is an ExpressCard peripheral that can be used with ThinkPad notebooks with 54-mm The Gemplus ExpressCard Smart ExpressCard slots. Although this reader can be used to access any ISO Card Reader from Lenovo includes: ′ 7816-compliant Smart Card, Lenovo s primary intent is to enable ThinkPad • customers to integrate a security authentication application of their choosing. An ExpressCard reader for PCs with a 54-mm ExpressCard slot A Smart Card is a plastic card that contains personalized information. It is • Security features that support a most often used to securely access an application. A Smart Card′s function wide range of customer can range from simple data storage to more advanced memory and requirements, using processing capabilities. In its simplest form, the stored information is open-standard solutions accessed by a Smart Card reader and can be used to authenticate a user to an application such as, accessing: • Read and write capability to all • ISO-7816-compatible Smart A secure building Cards • A PC • An e-mail application • User authentication via • A wireless network third-party applications (not included with reader) Note: The Gemplus ExpressCard Smart Card Reader does not include a Smart Card or Smart Card management software. For technical support: • Call the Support Center at Key prerequisites 800-426-7378 Hardware: This Smart Card reader must be plugged into an ExpressCard slot • Request technical information on any ThinkPad system. via the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support Operating system: Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP are provided on the included CD and at the Lenovo Web site http://www.lenovo.com/support

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June 27, 2006

This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your sales representative, call 800-426-4968, or visit http://www.lenovo.com.

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June 27, 2006

Gemplus ExpressCard Smart Card Reader from Planning information Lenovo (41N3043) Cable orders required: No Technical information Installation time: Approximately 15 minutes Performance specifications Packaging: One box containing the Gemplus ExpressCard • Communications speed with Smart Card: 344 Kbps Smart Card Reader from Lenovo • Power consumption: − Idle mode: 50mA Security, auditability, and control − Active: 105mA (typical), 200mA (maximum) − Suspend: 1mA This product uses the security and auditability features of the system in which it is installed. Physical specifications This product includes tamper-evident packaging bearing • Approximate height: 75 mm (2.95 in) the Lenovo logo as well as a serial and bar code. • Approximate width: 54 mm (2.13 in) • Approximate depth: 5 mm (0.20 in) Terms and conditions • Approximate weight: 30 g (0.07 lb) Field-installable Yes Operating environment Customer setup Yes Warranty Period(1) 1-year • Temperature: 0° to 55°C (32° to 131°F) Service Type CRU • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% Maintenance Agreement No Optional Upgrade No Licensed Programs No Agency approvals (1) To obtain copies of the Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty, • CE contact your reseller or call Lenovo. • FCC • VCCI In the United States, call 800-426-7378, or write to: • C-Tick • Warranty Information BSMI P.O. Box 12195 • MIC Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Attn: Dept ZPYA/B676 ENERGY STAR-Compliant: No

Hardware requirements: The Gemplus ExpressCard All other terms and conditions are the same as those Smart Card Reader from Lenovo is supported on all applicable to the Lenovo machine type in which the ThinkPad systems with Express Card capability and has feature is installed. been tested for compatibility on all Lenovo systems. Help and service information — Features and Software requirements: The Gemplus ExpressCard Smart options Card Reader from Lenovo is supported on the following operating systems: During the warranty period, support for a warranty related issue can be obtained by accessing Lenovo′s online • Microsoft Windows XP • services (requires internet access account, not included) Microsoft Windows 2000 or calling the Support Center, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer any questions regarding your new Compatibility: The Gemplus ExpressCard Smart Card Lenovo option. Response time will vary depending on the Reader from Lenovo is compatible with all Smart Cards number and nature of calls received. If you need that meet ISO7816 Class A, B and C (5 V, 3 V, and warranty service, return or exchange is available. In 1.8 V) and support all ISO7816 TA1 parameters (up to 344 addition, if your Lenovo option is installed in a Lenovo Kbps). The Gemplus ExpressCard Smart Card Reader computer, you may be entitled to service at your location. from Lenovo reads from and writes to all ISO 7816-1,2,3,4 For general questions related to the use of your options, microprocessor cards, T=0 and T=1. fee-based support is available. Your technical support Some configurations may not be compatible. representative can help you determine the best alternative. Limitations: None Accessing Lenovo online services http://www.lenovo.com/support

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Part List Description number price(2) Gemplus ExpressCard Smart 41N3043 $59.95 Card Reader from Lenovo (2) List price does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice. Reseller prices may vary.

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