Connecting LAN cable, Connecting the LAN cable | Toshiba A40 Series

LAN

Connecting LAN cable

To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

CAUTIONS: 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 jack. Press gently until you hear the latch click into place.

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Figure 4-12 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.

NOTE: 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.

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Toshiba Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC information FCC conditions ContactVcci Class B Information Modem warning notice Conformity StatementNetwork Compatibility Statement Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Japan regulationsRegion selection Redial Telephone company procedures Type of serviceIf problems arise Disconnection Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia Software in addition to a modem Page General conditions Location of the required label Optical disc drive safety instructions DVD Multi DV-W22E Toshiba DVD-R/-RW SD-R6112 CD-RW/DVD-ROM SD-R2412 Hitachi DVD±RW GWA-4040N DVD±RW DVR-K12D Pioneer DVD Multi UJ-811B Panasonic CD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA750 International precautions Page Table of Contents Grand Tour Getting StartedXxvi Restoring the preinstalled software from Operating BasicsXxvii Xxviii Keyboard HW Setup and Passwords Power and Power-Up ModesOptional Devices Xxix Xxx Troubleshooting Glossary Index Appendixes Xxxii Preface Manual contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Display Key operationMessages Conventions Xxxvi Stress injury General PrecautionsHeat injury Pressure or impact damage Mobile phone PC card overheatingCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Xxxviii Xxxix Stress injury Open the keyboard brace Chapter Introduction Introduction Introduction Equipment checklistHardware Software Processor Features Power FeaturesMemory CD-DA Disks DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM CD-ROM CD-EXTRA Keyboard Display Ports Pointing deviceSlots Multimedia LAN Communications Special features Special featuresSecurity Software Hibernate in the System standby and System hibernation Utilities Utilities CD+DVD Options Options Introduction Grand Tour Grand Tour Front with the display closed Grand Tour LAN Jack Left side Right side Right side Indicator Back side Back side Universal Serial BusSecurity lock Underside Underside Front with the display open Front with the display open System indicators System indicators Refer to the Keypad overlay section in , Keyboard Keyboard indicators USB diskette drive USB diskette drive Region codes for DVD drives and media Fixed optical media drive Formats Writable discsCDs DVDs DVD-ROM drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveDVD-R/-RW drive DVD Multi drive DVD±RW drive DVD Dual driveDVD+R write 11 The AC adaptor AC adaptor Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Setting up your work space General conditions Placement of the computer Seating and posture Setting up your work space Work habits Lighting Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor Turning on the power Turning on the power Turning off the power Shut Down mode Boot modeStarting up for the first time Hibernation mode Turning off the powerBenefits of hibernation Starting Hibernation Open Toshiba Power SaverAutomatic Hibernation Select Turn Off Computer Data save in hibernation mode Standby mode Benefits of standby Executing standbyClickstart, click Turn Off Computerand clickStandby Restarting the computer Standby limitationsRestarting the computer Getting Started Operating Basics Connecting Disconnecting Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using the USB diskette drive Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using optical media drivesUsing optical media drives ClickDiskettedrive Pressing the eject button Loading discs Pulling the drawer open Closing the CD/DVD drawer Removing discs Next and Previous buttons Audio/Video controlsAudio/Video controls Next Play/Pause and Stop buttons Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveControls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio Play/Pause Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Before writing or rewriting Writing CD/DVDs on DVD±RW drive DVD Dual drive Important messageDisclaimer Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Only DVD Multi drive can use DVD-RAM Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Operating Basics Drag’n Drop CD+DVD Media care Data verificationCD/DVDs Sound System Volume controlDiskettes Microphone level SoundMAX Control Panel Power managementMicrophone Enhancements Click Options and select Advanced Controls ClickAdvanced Input a time in Power Save Delay Seconds Clicked the Power Management tabModem Region selection Region Selection icon Properties menu Setting ConnectingModem Selection Dialing Properties Disconnecting Wireless LAN Wireless communication switch Wireless LANSecurity Wireless communication Indicator Indicatorstatus IndicationLAN cable types 12 Connecting the LAN cable Connecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Disconnecting LAN cableMoving the computer Heat dispersal Heat dispersal Operating Basics Keyboard Keyboard Typewriter keys Keyboard F1 … F12 function keys Soft keys Fn key combinationsEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations Hot keys Soft keys Fn key combinations Fn Sticky key Windows special keys Arrow modeKeypad overlay Turning on the overlays Numeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Generating Ascii characters Temporarily using overlay overlay offTemporarily changing modes Generating Ascii characters Keyboard Power and Power-Up Modes Power POWER-UP Modes Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Battery indicators Power indicators DC in 15V indicator Battery typesPower indicator Battery types Real Time Clock battery Battery pack Care and use of the battery pack Safety precautionsCare and use of the battery pack Modes Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Procedures Battery charging notice Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power offTime Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacity Extending battery life Retaining data with power off Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Releasing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Securing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Power-up modes Starting the computer by passwordStarting the computer by password Windows utilities System Auto Off Panel power on/off HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup Passwords HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsAccessing HW Setup HW Setup window General Password Key FD HW Setup Parallel/Printer Device Config CPU HT Technology Boot Priority HW Setup HDD Priority Options Enter USB Supervisor password Optional Devices Optional Devices Optional Devices Power devicesCards/memory Peripheral devices Inserting a PC card PC cards PC cards Removing a PC card Formatting an SD card SD cards SD cards Removing an SD card SD card care Memory expansion Memory expansion Installing memory module Removing the keybord brace Lifting into the left the insulation sheet Removing memory module Battery pack Battery packUniversal AC adaptor Parallel printer External monitor Precautions Link IEEE1394Link IEEE1394 10 Connecting the i.LINK cable Security lock Security lockPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Optional Devices Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem solving processPreliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Self test Power AC power Overheating power downProblem Procedure Its DC Problem Procedure Battery Password Projecting Parts Roubleshootingt LCD panel Hard disk drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD-R/-RW drive EXTRA, CD-G Audio CD only DVD Multi drive DVD DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW Diskette drive SD card PC card Click the Pointer Options tab Pointing device USB mouse Click the Device Setting tabOpen the Control Panel Hardware icon USB Sound System Memory expansion Modem Monitor No Carrier Standby/Hibernation Wireless LAN Real Time Clock Link IEEE1394 Printer To , HW Setup and paswords Where to write Toshiba supportBefore you call InEurope Germany&Austria Toshiba support Troubleshooting Ppendixesa Appendixes Physical Dimensions SpecificationsPower Requirements Appendix a NetworkcontrolunitNCU Built-in Modem Display Controller and Modes Display controllerAppendix B Video modes VGA Video modes Appendix B Video modes XGA Appendix B Video modes XGA Video modes Super XGA+ Video modes Super XGA+ Appendix B FigureB-1 Display Properties Display Settings Extended Desktop Figure B-3 WinDVD Figure B-5 Setup Appendix B Repeat last command AT CommandsAppendix C +++ Escape sequence Answer command Bn Communication standard settingDn Dial Hook control En Echo commandRequest ID information Appendix C Ln Monitor speaker volume Mn Monitor speaker modeNn Modulation handshake On Return on-line to data mode Select pulse dialingQn Result code control Select tone dialing Vn DCE response formatXn Result code selection, call progress monitoring Busy tone detect Dial tone detectRecall stored profile Data Carrier Detect DCD control Dn DTR control Load factory settings Gn V.22bis guard tone control Tn Self-test commandsKn Local flow control selection Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Display Current Configuration Store current configurationZn=x Store telephone number \Qn Local flow control selection \Nn Error control mode selection \Vn Protocol result code View numbers in blacklistCn Data compression control Register values RegistersAppendix D ATSn? S0 Auto answer ring number S3 Command line termination character user definedS1 Ring counter S2 AT escape character user defined S4 Response formatting character user defined S5 Command line editing character user definedS6 Wait before dialing Appendix D S8 Comma pause time S7 Connection completion time-outS11 Dtmf dialing speed S12 Escape guard time S37 Dial line rate AT command set result codes Result code summaryResult Code Numeric Description Delayed Appendix D Mode Appendix EFunction Transmission speed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection Appendix E AT Command Appendix E Installing the modem board and jack Installing the internal modemInternal Modem Guide Appendix F Removing the internal modem A02-0604JP Appendix F Card Specifications Wireless LANRadio Characteristics Appendix G Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Appendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Appendix H AC Power Cord Connectors Australia Europe USA and Canada Appendix Parts Numbers Configurations Glossary-1 Glossary Glossary-2 Adaptor Glossary-3 Cache memory Glossary-4 Capacity Glossary-5 Dialog box Glossary-6 Disk drive Glossary-7 Hardware Glossary-8 Hertz Glossary-9 Monitor Glossary-10 Motherboard Glossary-11 Prompt Glossary-12 Radio frequency interference RFI shield Glossary-13 Write protection Glossary-14 Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index Index-4 Toshiba