Toshiba TECRA A6 Owner's Manual page 28

1 Introducing Your Notebook
1.2.1 Audio Ports
You can connect a headphone or an external speaker to the
port. The built-in speakers are disabled when a device is connected to the
1.2.2 USB Ports
Use this port to connect a USB device, such as a mouse, full-size external
keyboard, or printer, to the computer.
USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data-transfer rate up to 480
Mbps. USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors. You can
install and remove USB devices while the computer is on. This is known as "hot
swapping".
1.2.3 Optical Media Drive
The optical media drive provides a means for you to import/export data and small files
into/from your computer. Depending on the configuration of your computer, you may either
be able to record CDs or play DVDs.
1.2.4 VGA Port
Use this port to connect an external monitor to your computer. See 1.1.3
Display.
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port and a microphone to the
port.