Using The I.link ® Port; Using The Esata/Usb Combo Port; Using The Expansion Port - Toshiba M780-S7211 User Manual

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Exploring Your Computer's Features
Using the i.LINK
Using the i.LINK
The i.LINK
extremely fast data transfer rate.
In addition to high speed, the i.LINK
isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate).
This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in
real-time, such as video devices.
As with USB ports, the i.LINK
(automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to connect
and disconnect devices while the computer is on).

Using the eSATA/USB combo port

Your computer includes an eSATA/USB combo port, which can be
used with both eSATA (external Serial Advanced Technology
Attachment) devices and USB devices. The eSATA interface
supports fast data transfer rates, which is especially useful for
transferring and storing large files such as digital photo, music or
video files. Like the USB and i.LINK interfaces, the eSATA
interface supports hot swapping (connecting and disconnecting
devices while the computer is on). eSATA devices require an
external power source.
NOTE

Using the expansion port

The expansion port, located on the bottom of your computer, is
used to attach expansion devices such as a Port Replicator (not
shipped with your system). A Port Replicator is an excellent
investment if you are using your computer both in and out of the
office. While you are using your computer away from your desk,
you can leave network cables and external devices (such as printers,
a mouse, speakers, and USB devices) connected to a Port
Replicator on your desk. When you return to your desk, you can
then quickly connect your computer to the Port Replicator and have
immediate access to all of your network resources and external
devices. This eliminates the time-consuming process of connecting
each external device individually, and saves wear and tear on the
ports and cables.
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port
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port on the front of the computer provides an
Your eSATA interface supports USB Sleep and Charge. For more
information about USB Sleep and Charge, please see
Charge Utility" on page
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port also supports
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port supports both Plug-and-Play
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"USB Sleep and