Toshiba Tecra A4 (PTA42) - Manual (Page 33)

User’s Manual 2-3
The Grand Tour
Left side
The figure below shows the computer’s left side.
The left side of the computer
* The availability of this feature is dependant on the model you purchased.
Fan vent Express card slot *
External monitor port Parallel port * USB Port PC card slot
Parallel port This Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port is
used to connect a parallel printer or other parallel
device. This port supports Extended Capabilities
Port (ECP) standard. (Provided with some
models)
External monitor
port
This 15-pin port lets you connect an external
monitor.
Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan.
Be careful not to block the fan vent. Also be careful to keep foreign objects
out of the vents. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s
circuitry.
Universal Serial
Bus port
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port comply with
USB 2.0 standards,which enables data transfer
speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1
standards. (The port also support USB 1.1.)
Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors. A pin or similar object can
damage the computer’s circuitry.
Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed. some
functions might not execute properly.
Express Card The computer provides Express Card slot on its
left side, which allows you to install an additional
Express card. (Provided with some models)