Toshiba Tecra M9 PTM90C-TG609C Users Manual Canada; English - Page 39

The Grand Tour Left side The following figure shows the computer's left side. Modem jack Cooling vents PC Card eject button PC Card slot Security lock slot Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0)port SD Card slot Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer Modem jack The modem jack lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line. ■ Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure. ■ Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines. ■ Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN). ■ Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX). ■ Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices. ■ Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you see lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the PC. An electric surge caused by the storm, may result in a system failure, loss of data or hardware damage. Security lock slot Cooling vents A security cable can be attached to this slot and then connected to a desk or other large object in order to deter theft of the computer. 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. Universal Serial Bus One Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to (USB 2.0) port the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left hand side of the computer. User's Manual 2-3