Toshiba R200 User Guide
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Expansion Options
Using an expansion device
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Using an expansion device
The expansion port is used to connect your computer to an
expansion device. This is an excellent investment if you are
using your computer both in and out of the office.
expansion device. This is an excellent investment if you are
using your computer both in and out of the office.
When you return to your desk, you can then connect to your
network, print reports from your computer, or use a mouse
instead of the TouchPad. Connecting cables for each of these
devices every time you return to the office is time-consuming
and inconvenient.
network, print reports from your computer, or use a mouse
instead of the TouchPad. Connecting cables for each of these
devices every time you return to the office is time-consuming
and inconvenient.
With an expansion device, you can leave external devices
connected while you are using your computer away from
your desk. When you return, you can quickly connect your
computer and have immediate access to all the devices.
connected while you are using your computer away from
your desk. When you return, you can quickly connect your
computer and have immediate access to all the devices.
For more information, see the accessories information
package that comes with the device or visit
package that comes with the device or visit
Optional Slim Port Replicator
The optional Slim Port Replicator enhances your mobility
because it provides ports that enable you to connect to many
expansion devices. The replicator provides more USB ports
than the computer, enabling you to use more USB-compatible
devices at the same time.
because it provides ports that enable you to connect to many
expansion devices. The replicator provides more USB ports
than the computer, enabling you to use more USB-compatible
devices at the same time.
If you use the optional Slim Port Replicator, the only other
computer port you can use at the same time is the modem
port. This is because attaching the replicator makes every port
except the modem port inaccessible.
computer port you can use at the same time is the modem
port. This is because attaching the replicator makes every port
except the modem port inaccessible.
Back of the optional Slim Port Replicator
The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area
network using a 10/100 Ethernet link.
network using a 10/100 Ethernet link.
The RGB (monitor) port lets you connect an external
monitor. For more information, see
monitor. For more information, see