Toshiba 2800-S201 User Manual page 18

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The PS/2
compatible mouse or external keyboard. Alternatively, you
can connect an optional Y-cable that allows you to use a
PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard simultaneously.
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allows you to connect
USB peripherals to your computer.
DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that
supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for
peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and
monitors. USB peripherals have a single standard for
cabling and connectors. The USB standard allows hot
swapping of peripherals.
The cooling vents prevent the computer's central
processing unit (CPU) from overheating so that it can
continue to perform at its maximum speed.
CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make
sure you don't block the cooling vents.
The modem port lets you use a modular cable to connect
the modem directly to a standard telephone line. For more
information, see
The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area
network using a 10/100 Ethernet link.
The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other
parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices.
The monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor.
™ port allows you to connect an optional PS/2-
Using the modem
Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer
on page 81.
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