1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features
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Internal modem
The computer contains a MDC, enabling data and fax communication. It supports ITU-T
V.90 (V.92). The transfer rates are 56 Kbps for data reception, 33.6 Kbps for data
transmission, and 14,400 bps for fax transmission. However, the actual speed depends on
the line quality. The RJ11 modem jack is used to accommodate a telephone line. Both of
V.90 and V.92 are supported only in USA, Canada and Australia. Only V.90 is available
in other regions.
Internal LAN
The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-
T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet
LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). It also supports Wakeup on LAN
(WOL), Magic Packet and LED. Some models are not equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet
LAN.
Wireless LAN
The computer is equipped with PCI Express Mini Card type wireless LAN card that
supports 802.11 b/g or 802.11 a/b/g in the PCI Express MiniCard slot. This function can
be switched on and off by a switch on the computer.
Bluetooth
The computer is equipped with Bluetooth (V2.0+EDR) communications standard enable
wireless connection between electronic devices such as computers and printers. It
supports wireless communication switch.
Presentation button
This button switches the display between internal display, external display, simultaneous
display and multi-monitor display.
TOSHIBA Assist button
When this button is pressed during power-on, the PC is connected to “Toshiba Assist”.
When this button is pressed during power-off, the PC is turned on and connected to
“Toshiba Assist”.