Toshiba satellite m35 series User Manual
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Enhancing Productivity
Using the i.LINK® port
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Using the i.LINK
®
port
The i.LINK
®
port on the rear of the computer provides an
extremely fast data transfer rate (up to 400 mega bits per
second [Mbps]). You can connect up to 63 external devices to
the i.LINK
second [Mbps]). You can connect up to 63 external devices to
the i.LINK
®
port.
In addition to high speed, the i.LINK
®
port also supports
isochronous data — 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.
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
®
port supports both Plug-and-
Play (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability
to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on).
The main difference between i.LINK
to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on).
The main difference between i.LINK
®
and USB technology is
that i.LINK
®
supports faster data transfer rates.
Connecting your modem to a telephone line
Your computer comes with a built-in modem that can be
connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line.
connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line.
The modem allows you to:
❖
Access the Internet.
❖
Communicate with your office’s local area network
(LAN), or a larger corporate wide area network (WAN).
(LAN), or a larger corporate wide area network (WAN).
For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN,
consult your network administrator.
consult your network administrator.
❖
Send a fax directly from your computer.
For more detailed information regarding your computer’s
modem, visit Toshiba’s web site at
modem, visit Toshiba’s web site at
toshiba.com
.