Toshiba toshiba computer port, LAN jack, Cooling vents, (USB 2.0) port, External monitor, Universal Serial Bus

	A500/A500D series
Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus port, which complies
(USB 2.0) port	with the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left
	hand side of the computer.

Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the USB connectors. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available. In view of this it may be noted that some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly.

Cooling vents	The cooling vents help keep the processor from
	overheating.

Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the cooling vents. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

External monitor	This port allows you to connect an external
port	monitor to the computer.
LAN jack	This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor
	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).
	The LAN has two indicators. Refer to Chapter 4,
	Operating Basics, for details.

■Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It could cause damage or malfunction.

■Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply. It could cause damage or malfunction.

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