Toshiba SATELLITE P500 - Manual (Page 145)

145 Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Using the i.LINK ® port
Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read.
Even when the Windows
® message “copying...” disappears, writing
to the media might still be in progress and your data could be
destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to go out.
Using the i.LINK ® port
The i.LINK ® port on the side of the computer provides an
extremely fast data transfer rate.
In addition to high speed, the i.LINK ® port also supports
isochronous data transfer (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.
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).
Using the eSATA/USB combo port
Your computer includes an eSATA/USB combo port, which can be
used with both eSATA (external Serial Advanced Technology
Attachment) devices and USB devices. The eSATA interface
supports fast data transfer rates, which is especially useful for
transferring and storing large files such as digital photo, music or
video files. Like the USB interface, the eSATA interface supports
hot swapping (connecting and disconnecting devices while the
computer is on). eSATA devices require an external power source.
Your eSATA interface supports USB Sleep and Charge. For more
information about USB Sleep and Charge, please see
“USB Sleep
and Charge Utility” on page 165 .
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