®
ThinkPad
T500 2055 (Switchable)
Proc-
Mem-
Type-model
essor
GHz
ory
✂
2055-2BU T9400 2.53 2GB 15.4" WSXGA+
2055-2CU T9400 2.53 2GB 15.4" WSXGA+
2055-2EU T9400 2.53 2GB 15.4" WSXGA+
2055-3AU T9600 2.80
4GB
2055-45U T9400 2.53 2GB 15.4" WSXGA+
✂
2055-2DU T9400 2.53 2GB 15.4" WSXGA+
✂
2055-2VU T9400 2.53 2GB 15.4" WSXGA+
2055-5TU T9400 2.53 2GB 15.4" WXGA
2055-5UU T9400 2.53 2GB 15.4" WXGA
2055-63U T9400 2.53 2GB 15.4" WSXGA+
✂
2055-7GU T9400 2.53 2GB 15.4" WSXGA+
2055-7LU P8600 2.40 2GB 15.4" WSXGA+
☞
2055-9KU P8700 2.53
3GB
☞
2055-9LU P8700 2.53
3GB
5
US Govt (TAA)
7GU:
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Processor
Intel
HD Boost, 1066MHz system bus; P8600/P8700: 3MB L2 cache; T9400/T9600: 6MB L2
Memory
2GB, 3GB or 4GB std / 8GB max
dual-channel capable, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets;
Italics:
Non-italics: standard memory in one socket; one socket available
SATA Combo
Some: CD-RW/DVD-ROM, SATA 1.5Gb/s, 9.5mm Ultrabay Slim, removable (43N3213)
SATA DVD±RW
Some: DVD burner, SATA 1.5Gb/s, Ultrabay Slim, removable (43N3214)
Ultrabay Slim
One modular bay for interchangeable devices (right side), 9.5mm high bay, fl at bezel
SATA disk
Some: 64GB
Some: 80GB (5400 rpm), 160GB (5400 or 7200 rpm) /
All:
Widescreen
Some: 15.4" (391mm) WXGA (1280x800) color, anti-glare, LED backlight,
display
Some: 15.4" (391mm) WSXGA+ (1680x1050) color, anti-glare, CCFL backlight,
Camera
Some: camera on top of screen, 1.3-megapixel, fi xed focus
Switchable
Switches between discrete and integrated graphics (Vista only),
graphics
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (GMA 4500MHD), in GM45, and
ATI™ Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650, PCI Express x16, 256MB memory,
digital monitor support via DisplayPort (supports single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915);
Maximum external resolution: 2048x1536@75Hz (VGA, DisplayPort)
Keyboard
89-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys
®
TrackPoint
TrackPoint
Touch pad
UltraNav™, wide touch pad below keyboard, Tap Zones, scrolling regions label
ThinkLight™
Illuminates the keyboard to improve visibility in low-light conditions
Dimensions
3
6-cell 15.4W" (WxDxH): 14.1" x 10" x 1.2–1.3"; 357.5mm x 255mm x 30–34mm
Weight
2
6-cell: starting at 5.9 lb (2.7kg); 9-cell: starting at 6.2 lbs (2.8kg)
Case color
Black
Case material
Top: Super-Elastic PolyCarbonate (SEPC); Bottom: Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Battery - type
Lithium Ion 6-cell or 9-cell, supports unique 2nd battery in Ultrabay Slim
Battery - life
10
6-cell: up to 6.3 hr; 6-cell plus Ultrabay battery: up to 7.8 hr; 9-cell: up to 9.4 hr
Chipset
Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset (Graphics Memory Controller Hub),
ICH9M-Enhanced I/O Controller Hub (SATA 3.0Gb/s, USB 2.0, PCI Express
PCI 2.3, security chip, ethernet MAC), LPC bus (WPCN385 Super I/O)
ExpressCard/54
One slot (ExpressCard/34, ExpressCard/54)
PC Card
Some: One slot (Type I, Type II), CardBus 32-bit
Smart Card read
Some: Smart Card reader
Multicard reader
7-in-1 reader (MMC, Memory Stick, Mem Stick PRO™, SD, SDHC, XD, XD Type H)
Ports
Three USB 2.0, external monitor
ethernet (RJ-45), IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 (4-pin connector; 1394a-2000 standard)
Mini PCI Express
Three Mini PCI Express slots
Intel 5100
28
Some: 11a/b/g/n wireless
28
Intel 5300
Some: 11a/b/g/n wireless, Mini PCIe adapter, Intel WiFi Link 5300, 3x3 (Shirley Peak)
WWAN upg
Some: Wireless WAN upgradable, requires Verizon
Verizon
16
Some: Wireless WAN, Qualcomm chipset, Mini PCIe adapter and SIM, EV-DO Rev. A,
2G Turbo
Some: Intel Turbo Memory, Half-Mini PCIe adapter, 2GB fl ash, disk-cache accelerator
UWB
Some: Wireless USB based on Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Half-Mini PCIe adapter
Modem
56K V.92
Bluetooth™
Some: Bluetooth 2.1 wireless, LED indicator
Ethernet
Intel 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection (Boazman), PHY, PCIe x1
Intel AMT
Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT)
Audio support
High Defi nition (HD) Audio, Conexant 20561 codec / stereo speakers, 1 watt / volume
up, down, mute buttons / digital microphone, microphone input jack, headphone jack
Security
Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Security chip
Trusted Platform Module, integrated in ICH9M, TCG 1.2-compliant
Fingerprint reader
Some: Fingerprint reader on palm rest, swipe sensor, supports security chip
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Limited warranty
3-years/1-yr battery - EasyServ™
Other accessories on O-T500 sheet
See footnotes for important warranty information
☞ US models announced June 2, 2009; previous models on Aug 5, Sep 23, October 7, or December 2, 2008
✂ US models withdrawn effective August 2009
Wide-
CCFL
screen
Cam-
Switchable
or
display
LED
era
graphics
GMA, 3650 80G 5400 Combo
GMA, 3650 160G 5400 DVD±RW ✥ Intel 5100 WWAN upg
GMA, 3650 160G 7200 DVD±RW ✥ Intel 5100 Verizon
Cam GMA, 3650 160G 7200 DVD±RW ✥ Intel 5100 WWAN upg 2G PC
15.4" WSXGA+
GMA, 3650 160G 7200 DVD±RW ✥ Intel 5100 WWAN upg
Cam GMA, 3650 160G 7200 DVD±RW ✥ Intel 5100 WWAN upg UWB PC
Cam GMA, 3650 160G 7200 DVD±RW ✥ Intel 5300
LED Cam GMA, 3650 160G 7200 DVD±RW ✥ Intel 5300 WWAN upg
LED Cam GMA, 3650 64G SSD DVD±RW ✥ Intel 5300 WWAN upg
GMA, 3650 160G 7200 DVD±RW ✥ Intel 5100 WWAN upg
GMA, 3650 160G 7200 DVD±RW ✥ Intel 5300 WWAN upg
GMA, 3650 160G 7200 DVD±RW ✥ Intel 5100 WWAN upg
LED Cam GMA, 3650 80G SSD DVD±RW ✥ Intel 5100 WWAN upg
15.4" WXGA
GMA, 3650 160G 7200 DVD±RW ✥ Intel 5100 WWAN upg
15.4" WXGA
LED
US Government model (Trade Act Agreement-compliant)
Core™ 2 Duo processor P8600, P8700, T9400, or T9600 with dual-core, Intel
7
/ PC3-8500 1066MHz DDR3, non-parity,
standard memory in both sockets; no sockets available;
8
or 80GB Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 1.8" wide, 8mm high
SATA 1.5Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 9.5mm high, Active Protection System™
removable, upgradable, supports 2nd disk, shock mounted storage
200 nits, 16:10 aspect ratio, 400:1 contrast ratio
200 nits, 16:10 aspect ratio, 500:1 contrast ratio
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pointing device, "Press-to-Select," Internet Scroll Bar
11
(VGA DB-15, DisplayPort), modem (RJ-11),
4
, Mini PCIe adapter, Intel WiFi Link 5100, 1x2 (Shirley Peak)
GPRS/WCDMA/HSPA, GPS, service contract required with Verizon
6
modem
,19
depot repair service / service upgrades
Other accessories at lenovo.com/accessories
Disk
SATA
SATA
8
GB
rpm
optical
✥ Intel 5100
13
, magnifying glass
®
(43R9151) or AT&T
✥
™
®
Intel Centrino
2 with vPro
technology
Personal Systems Reference (PSREF)
Mini PCIe
Mini PCIe
Mini PCIe
802.11
WWAN
UWB
Card
wireless
or Turbo
slot
28
WWAN upg
PC
PC
16
2G PC
PC
28
WWAN upg UWB Smart 9
PC
PC
PC
Smart 9
PC
PC
PC
Preloaded operating system
- Some: Windows
preinstalled through
downgrade rights in
Genuine Windows Vista
Business
- Some: Genuine Windows Vista
Business 32
✧ Vista models: Vista Premium logo
Preloaded applications
only some listed)
• Rescue and Recovery™
• Access Connections™
• Client Security Solution™
• ThinkVantage Productivity Center
• ThinkVantage System Update
• Fingerprint Software (fi ngerprint
models)
• McAfee VirusScan
SiteAdvisor™ (30 days of
virus defi nitions)
• Lenovo System Toolbox
• ThinkPad Utilities (Power Manager
and Presentation Director)
• Adobe
®
Reader
• Windows Live™ Toolbar
• Microsoft
• Roxio
®
Creator
(combo, DVD±RW)
• Roxio MyDVD
• Corel
®
WinDVD
®
1.1,
Supports ThinkVantage
90-watt (ATI graphics) AC adapter
ThinkPad Roll Cage and Top Cover
Roll Cage (one-piece magnesium)
Climate Savers
EPEAT™ Gold rating (LED models)
EPEAT Silver rating (other models)
ENERGY STAR
RoHS-compliant
International Warranty Service
®
(43R9152)
24 hour x 7 day
during the warranty period
via 800-426-7378
ThinkPlus™
ThinkPlus 4-year LOR 9x5 NBD
ThinkPlus 5-year LOR 9x5 NBD
ThinkPlus 4-year P&L P/U Depot
ThinkPlus 5-year P&L P/U Depot
Post-warranty annual maintenance
22
available
agreements at
lenovo.com/thinkplus/warranty
Bat-
Workhorse (W)
tery
Global (G)
Avail
Blue/
cells
Fing
Preload
date
6 Yes B32
G Aug 08
6 Yes B32 W G Aug 08
9 Yes B32 W
Aug 08
9 Yes B32 W G Aug 08
9 Yes B32
G Aug 08
6 Yes B32 W
Sep 08
B32
Sep 08
9 Yes B32 W G Sep 08
9 Yes B32
Sep 08
9 Yes XP
G Sep 08
B32 TAA Oct 08
9 Yes B32 W G Dec 08
6 Yes B32
Jun 09
6 Yes B32
Jun 09
20
®
XP Professional
®
14
(all OSes;
®
Plus with
®
®
Offi ce 2007 Trial (60-day)
®
Business Edition
®
(DVD±RW)
®
(combo, DVD±RW)
®
technologies
®
certifi ed
®
5.0-compliant
17
18
toll-free support
12
, 22
3-year LOR
24
9x5 NBD
45K6021
45K6022
45K6024
45K6023
45K6025
© Lenovo
(CR5-4) June 2009