Toshiba X300 Laptop User Manual


 
User’s Manual 4-53
Operating Basics
2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear
the latch click into place.
Figure 4-18 Connecting the LAN cable
3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector or router.
Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor
before using or configuring a network connection.
Disconnecting the LAN cable
To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer’s LAN jack and pull
out the connector.
2. Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub or router in the same manner.
Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor
before disconnecting from the hub.
Computer Handling
This section explains computer handling and maintenance.
Cleaning the computer
To help ensure long, trouble-free operation, keep the computer free of dust
and dirt, and use care with all liquids around it.
Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the computer does get
wet, turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely -
in these circumstance you should get the computer inspected by an
authorized service provider in order to assess the scope of any damage.
LAN Jack
LAN active indicator
(yellow)
LAN Indicator (green)
LAN Cable
When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN, the LAN Active
indicator glows yellow. When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but
is not exchanging data, the Link indicator glows.
Make sure the LAN Active indicator (yellow LED) is out before you
disconnect the computer from the LAN.