Toshiba Satellite A500-ST56X1 User Manual page 45

Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips,
out of the USB connectors. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit,
which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of
all USB devices that are available. In view of this it may be noted that
some functions associated with a specific device might not operate
properly.
Cooling vents
Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as
screws, staples and paper clips, out of the cooling vents. Foreign metal
objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
External monitor
port
LAN jack
Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack.
It could cause damage or malfunction.
Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply. It could cause
damage or malfunction.
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The cooling vents help keep the processor from
overheating.
This port allows you to connect an external
monitor to the computer.
This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor
has built-in support for Ethernet LAN
(10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T),
Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN
(1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T).
The LAN has two indicators. Refer to Chapter 4,
Operating Basics, for details.
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