Toshiba Satellite 1750 User Manual page 28

28
Finding Your Way Around
Back
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB
peripherals to your computer, such as a keyboard, pointing device,
printer, or monitor.
DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that
supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps. USB
peripherals have a single standard for cables and
connectors.
The USB standard allows you to install and remove USB
devices while the computer is on. Switching devices without
turning off the computer is called "hot swapping."
The modem port lets you use a modular phone cable to connect
the built-in modem directly to a standard telephone line. For more
information on using the modem, see
a telephone line on page
The shutdown button, accessed through the small hole, allows
you to shut down your computer manually.
The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer, or other
parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices.
DEFINITION: ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) is a parallel-
port standard for PCs that support bi-directional
communication between the PC and attached devices (such
as a printer).
Connecting the modem to
101.