Operating Basics
Portégé A100
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Portégé A100
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Connecting LAN cable
To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.
1. 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.
2. Do not connect any other cable to the LAN's jack except the LAN
cable. Otherwise, malfunctions or damage may occur.
3. Do not connect any power supplying device to the LAN cable that is
connected to the LAN's jack. Otherwise, malfunctions or damage may
occur.
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’s 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 LAN cable
To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.
Make sure the LAN Active indicator (yellow LED) is out before you
disconnect the computer from the LAN.
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.