Toshiba SATELLITE M500 - Manual (Page 150)

150 Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Using the eSATA/USB combo port
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 the USB Sleep and Charge function.
For more information about USB Sleep and Charge, please see
“USB
Sleep and Charge Utility” on page 169 .
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