Toshiba P30 manual Hardware Overview Features

1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features

‰Universal Serial Bus (USB)

The computer comes with three USB ports that comply with Universal Host Controller Interface (UHCI). The USB enables daisy-chain connection of up to 127 USB-equipped devices. It is designed for easy configuration by a Plug-and-Play operating system and provides hot insertion/ejection capability.

‰Parallel port

A 25-pin parallel port enables connection of a printer or other parallel device. The port supports Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) conforming to IEEE-1284 and is Enhanced Parallel Port (IEEE 1284) compliant. It features ChiProtect circuitry for protection against damage due to printer power-on.

‰External monitor port

A 15-pin CRT port supporting DDC 2B enables connection of an external monitor, which is recognized automatically by Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (DDC) compatible functions.

‰Sound system

A Cirrus logic ALC250 for AC97 codec audio subsystem offers industry leading mixed signal technology to enhance the computer’s multimedia capability. The sound system is equipped with stereo speakers and jacks for headphone and external microphone.

‰TV-out port

This video-out mini-jack enables transfer of NTSC or PAL data (video and right/left audio) to external devices such as a TV.

‰LAN port

The computer comes with an RJ-45 Local Area Network (LAN) port. The LAN port provides connectivity for LAN.

‰Programmable buttons

When system is off, pressing this button will turn on CD Playback mode. Pressing this button again will turn off CD Playback mode. When system is turned on, pressing this button will launch the program which you defined with Programmable Button utility.(The default setting is Windows Media Player)

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