Operating Basics

Connecting LAN cableTo connect the LAN cable, follow the steps 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 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.

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.

LAN connector

LAN jack

Figure 4-13 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.

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.

Disconnecting LAN cableTo disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

Make sure the LAN Active indicator (orange 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.

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