Operating Basics

If you used the Task Bar to disable Wireless LAN functionality, restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize Wireless LAN. Click Start  Control Panel  System and Security  System  Device Manager  Network adaptors and right click the wireless device then choose Enable.

LAN

The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.

Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake-up on LAN is enabled.

■The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the

system is off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature.

■The Link speed (10/100 megabits per second) changes automatically depending on the network conditions (connected device, cable or noise and so on).

LAN cable types

The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN. Logging onto a LAN using the computer's default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator regarding set-up procedures.

If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE- TX), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher. You cannot use a CAT3 cable.

If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you can connect with a CAT3 or higher cable.

Connecting the LAN cable

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

■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.

■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.

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