Toshiba r500 manual Features Hardware Overview

1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview

‰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 is equipped with LAN circuits that support Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). It also supports Wakeup on LAN (WOL), Magic Packet and LED.

θWireless LAN

The computer is equipped with PCI-Ex MiniCard type wireless LAN board that supports

802.11b/g, 802.11 a/b/g or 802.11 a/b/g/n in the PCI-Ex 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.

‰TOSHIBA Assist button

Press this button to launch the program automatically. When power-off, Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode, press this button to start the computer and launch the program.

‰Back light On/Off button

If you turn off the back light outdoors in a good weather, you can use the computer for a longer period.

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