Toshiba Satellite A300D User Manual download pdf (Page 90)

User’s Manual 4-33

Operating Basics

Wireless activity LED

The wireless activity LED indicates the status of the wireless

communication functions.

If you used the Task Bar to disable Wireless LAN, you will need to restart

the computer to re-enable it. Alternatively, you can also follow this

procedure:

1. In the Control Panel, click System and Maintenance.

2. Click the Device Manager. The Device Manager window opens. Click

Network adaptors.

3. Select your preferred Network adaptor, then click the Enable button in

the tool bar.

LAN

The computer has built-in support for Fast Ethernet LAN or Giga bit

Ehternet LAN (depends on the model you purchased).

LAN cable types

If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,

100 BASE-TX), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher. You cannot

use a CAT3 cable.

If you are using Giga bit Ethernet LAN, be sure to connect with a CAT5-E

cable or higher. You cannot use a CAT5 or a CAT3 cable.

Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the indicator. It will

stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off.

Indicator status Indication

LED off Wireless communication switch is set to off.

Automatic power down because of overheating.

Power malfunction

LED glows Wireless communication switch is on. Wireless

LAN is turned on by an application.

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.

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