Toshiba TECRA S3 User Manual

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User’s Manual
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The Grand Tour
Left side
Figure 2-2 shows the computer’s left side.
Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer
Cooling vents
Security lock slot
PC card slot
SD card slot
PC card 
eject button
LAN active
indicator (orange)
LAN jack
Link indicator (green)
ExpressCard slot
ExpressCard eject button
Video-out jack
External monitor port
Security lock slot
A security cable attaches to this slot. The 
optional security cable anchors your computer to 
a desk or other large object to deter theft.
LAN jack
This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor 
has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 
megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet 
LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) 
and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per 
second, 1000BASE-T). The LAN has two 
indicators. Refer to Chapter 4, 
for details.
Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It 
could cause damage or malfunction.
Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply. It could cause 
damage or malfunction.
Link indicator 
(green)
This indicator glows green when the computer is 
connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning 
properly.
LAN active indicator 
(orange)
This indicator glows orange when data is being 
exchanged between the computer and the LAN.
Cooling vents
Cooling vents help CPU keep from overheating.
Do not block the cooling vents. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, 
staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard. Foreign metal objects 
can create a short circuit, which can cause PC damage and fire, possibly 
resulting in serious injury.