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Connecting the lan cable, Disconnecting the lan cable – Toshiba Qosmio G40 User Manual

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Connecting the LAN cable

To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps as detailed below:

1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices

connected to the computer.

2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear

the latch click into place.

Connecting the LAN cable

3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector.

Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.

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 in the same manner.

Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub.

Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable. The AC
adaptor must remain connected during LAN use. If you disconnect the
AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN, the system may
hang up.

Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable.
Otherwise, malfunctions or damage may occur.

Do not connect any power supplying device to the LAN cable that is
connected to the LAN jack. Otherwise, malfunctions or damage may
occur.

LAN jack

LAN active indicator (orange)

Link indicator (green)

LAN cable

When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN, the LAN Active
indicator glows orange. When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but
is not exchanging data, the
Link indicator glows green.

Make sure the LAN Active indicator (orange LED) is out before you
disconnect the computer from the LAN.