Toshiba L750D User Manual

User’s Manual

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Operating Basics

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:

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.

Figure 4-9 Connecting the LAN cable

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

Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor

before using or configuring a network connection.

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 or router in the same manner.

Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor

before disconnecting from the hub.

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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.

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Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable.

Otherwise, malfunctions or damage may occur.

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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. LAN jack

2. LAN cable