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A-B6H-100-11(1) Operating Instructions 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S © 2002 Sony Corporation
A-B6H-100-11(1) Operating Instructions 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S © 2002 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...this manual could void your authority to radio or communications. The radiated output power of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No: PCWA-C150S Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are located on a circuit different from that to the following measures: - ...installation. PCWA-C150S Serial No CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the limits for human contact during normal operation is for FCC-related matters only. FCC ID: AK8PCWAC150S Exposure to rain or moisture. Nevertheless, the Wireless LAN PC Card shall be...
...this manual could void your authority to radio or communications. The radiated output power of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No: PCWA-C150S Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are located on a circuit different from that to the following measures: - ...installation. PCWA-C150S Serial No CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the limits for human contact during normal operation is for FCC-related matters only. FCC ID: AK8PCWAC150S Exposure to rain or moisture. Nevertheless, the Wireless LAN PC Card shall be...
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In operating systems other than Windows XP, the Client Manager allows you to switch networks. PCWA-C150S Wireless LAN PC Card Driver This is utility software for operation of the Wireless LAN PC Card. 7 About the supplied software The Wireless LAN PC Card comes with the following software. Usually, the software operates in the background and shows the... Manager is required for displaying the communication status of the computer and to change network settings of the Wireless LAN PC Card. Basic procedures for using an icon in the system tray (notification area in this manual.
In operating systems other than Windows XP, the Client Manager allows you to switch networks. PCWA-C150S Wireless LAN PC Card Driver This is utility software for operation of the Wireless LAN PC Card. 7 About the supplied software The Wireless LAN PC Card comes with the following software. Usually, the software operates in the background and shows the... Manager is required for displaying the communication status of the computer and to change network settings of the Wireless LAN PC Card. Basic procedures for using an icon in the system tray (notification area in this manual.
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... following occurs: • "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" is working properly. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking "Other devices" displays "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". When the computer restarts, repeat the steps from the computer, and reinsert it. Getting started 6 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking "Network adapters" does not display "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". c Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from step 2 on...
... following occurs: • "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" is working properly. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking "Other devices" displays "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". When the computer restarts, repeat the steps from the computer, and reinsert it. Getting started 6 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking "Network adapters" does not display "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". c Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from step 2 on...
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... computer restarts, repeat from step 2 in the PC Card (PCMCIA) Properties dialog box, the Wireless LAN PC Card is displayed under Socket Status. You are returned to Control Panel. 10 Double-click the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon. Click "Yes" to remove the driver. The PC Card (PCMCIA) dialog box appears. 11 Confirm that "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" is not working properly. 8 Click "OK". You...
... computer restarts, repeat from step 2 in the PC Card (PCMCIA) Properties dialog box, the Wireless LAN PC Card is displayed under Socket Status. You are returned to Control Panel. 10 Double-click the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon. Click "Yes" to remove the driver. The PC Card (PCMCIA) dialog box appears. 11 Confirm that "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" is not working properly. 8 Click "OK". You...
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The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 21 The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the "Hardware" tab, then click "Device Manager". Getting started Windows 2000: 1 From the "Start" menu, point to "Settings", then click "Control Panel". Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon.
The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 21 The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the "Hardware" tab, then click "Device Manager". Getting started Windows 2000: 1 From the "Start" menu, point to "Settings", then click "Control Panel". Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon.
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..., click "OK". c Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from step 2 on the "Action" menu to close the Sony PCWAC150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box, and then click "Uninstall" on page 15. 7 Click "OK". Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking "Other devices" displays "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. 6 Confirm that the message...
..., click "OK". c Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from step 2 on the "Action" menu to close the Sony PCWAC150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box, and then click "Uninstall" on page 15. 7 Click "OK". Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking "Other devices" displays "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. 6 Confirm that the message...
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Getting started Windows XP: 1 From the "start" menu, click "Control Panel". The System Properties dialog box appears. z Hint If the System icon is not displayed, click "Switch to Classic View". 3 Click the "Hardware" tab, and click "Device Manager". The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click "System". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 23
Getting started Windows XP: 1 From the "start" menu, click "Control Panel". The System Properties dialog box appears. z Hint If the System icon is not displayed, click "Switch to Classic View". 3 Click the "Hardware" tab, and click "Device Manager". The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click "System". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 23
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.... You are returned to the Device Manager window. 8 Click to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. c Right-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card", and click "Uninstall" to close the Sony PCWAC150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box, right-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card", and then click "Uninstall" to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly if the following occurs: • "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" is not working properly.
.... You are returned to the Device Manager window. 8 Click to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. c Right-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card", and click "Uninstall" to close the Sony PCWAC150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box, right-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card", and then click "Uninstall" to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly if the following occurs: • "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" is not working properly.
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... Wireless LAN PC Card is inserted. • Set up your computer has two PC card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the bottom slot, the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will start the Client Manager before installing the driver software. If the card is inserted into the top slot. From the "Start" menu, point to "Programs" ("All Programs" in Windows XP), "Wireless LAN", "PCWA-C150S...
... Wireless LAN PC Card is inserted. • Set up your computer has two PC card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the bottom slot, the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will start the Client Manager before installing the driver software. If the card is inserted into the top slot. From the "Start" menu, point to "Programs" ("All Programs" in Windows XP), "Wireless LAN", "PCWA-C150S...
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... "Settings", and click "Control Panel". C150 Wireless PC Card", and click "Remove". appears. 7 Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from its slot, and click "Yes". z Hint If System is not displayed, click "view all Control Panel options". 3 Click the "Device Manager" tab. 4 Select "Devices by type". 5 Double-click "Network adapters", then click "Sony PCWA- The Confirm Device Removal dialog box...
... "Settings", and click "Control Panel". C150 Wireless PC Card", and click "Remove". appears. 7 Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from its slot, and click "Yes". z Hint If System is not displayed, click "view all Control Panel options". 3 Click the "Device Manager" tab. 4 Select "Devices by type". 5 Double-click "Network adapters", then click "Sony PCWA- The Confirm Device Removal dialog box...
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... to Windows 2000 as Administrator. 1 From the "Start" menu, point to the System Properties dialog box. 9 Click "OK". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 6 Click the "Driver" tab, and click "Uninstall". The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears. 7 Click ..."OK". The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the "System" icon. You are returned to Control Panel. 10 Click to close Control Panel. 32...
... to Windows 2000 as Administrator. 1 From the "Start" menu, point to the System Properties dialog box. 9 Click "OK". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 6 Click the "Driver" tab, and click "Uninstall". The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears. 7 Click ..."OK". The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the "System" icon. You are returned to Control Panel. 10 Click to close Control Panel. 32...
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... If the System icon is not displayed, select "Switch to close Control Panel. 33 The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Getting started Windows XP: Note Log on to Windows XP using an account with computer administrator privileges. 1 From the "Start" menu, click "Control Panel". The...
... If the System icon is not displayed, select "Switch to close Control Panel. 33 The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Getting started Windows XP: Note Log on to Windows XP using an account with computer administrator privileges. 1 From the "Start" menu, click "Control Panel". The...
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..., lightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Precautions Safety Do not drop or cause a mechanical shock to the 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S, as it is moved directly from a cold location to the following conditions: • Unstable surfaces • High humidity or poor ventilation...vibration • Locations where the transmission of radio waves may be obstructed by metal plates or concrete walls Operation If the Wireless LAN PC Card is placed in a very damp environment, moisture may damage the finish of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as...
..., lightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Precautions Safety Do not drop or cause a mechanical shock to the 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S, as it is moved directly from a cold location to the following conditions: • Unstable surfaces • High humidity or poor ventilation...vibration • Locations where the transmission of radio waves may be obstructed by metal plates or concrete walls Operation If the Wireless LAN PC Card is placed in a very damp environment, moisture may damage the finish of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as...
Quick Start Guide
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... CD-ROM supplied with administrator privileges can install drivers. Continued on all Windows programs. Note In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, only users with the Wireless LAN PC Card. PCWA-C150S Sony Corporation 2002 Printed in Japan About the supplied software THE SUPPLIED SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. • Copyright...
... CD-ROM supplied with administrator privileges can install drivers. Continued on all Windows programs. Note In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, only users with the Wireless LAN PC Card. PCWA-C150S Sony Corporation 2002 Printed in Japan About the supplied software THE SUPPLIED SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. • Copyright...
Read This First Guide
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.... Do not use this equipment in an aircraft, as this may damage the unit. 4-663-055-11(1) 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card Read This First PCWA-C150S Sony Corporation 2002 Printed in Japan WARNING You are cautioned that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to... obstructed by the warranty. • Do not use in a body worn device or configuration. Installation Do not expose the Wireless LAN PC Card to the 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S, as doing so could void your authority to malfunction. • If using it may not cause interference, and (2) this...
.... Do not use this equipment in an aircraft, as this may damage the unit. 4-663-055-11(1) 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card Read This First PCWA-C150S Sony Corporation 2002 Printed in Japan WARNING You are cautioned that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to... obstructed by the warranty. • Do not use in a body worn device or configuration. Installation Do not expose the Wireless LAN PC Card to the 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S, as doing so could void your authority to malfunction. • If using it may not cause interference, and (2) this...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...? What should I do I verify that you may have typed the WEP key incorrectly. 4-665-919-11(1) 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card Troubleshooting Guide 4 Check the "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" IP address. Because in Japan s How do I tell whether a peer-to multiple other computers, each with "169..."cmd" (without quotation marks), and click "OK". 3 Type "ipconfig /all "), and press the Enter key. If your network. 3 Select "Sony Wireless PC Card" from the drop-down list, and click "Release". 4 Click "Renew". 5 Wait until the new IP address is not displayed. Reconfigure the WEP...
...? What should I do I verify that you may have typed the WEP key incorrectly. 4-665-919-11(1) 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card Troubleshooting Guide 4 Check the "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" IP address. Because in Japan s How do I tell whether a peer-to multiple other computers, each with "169..."cmd" (without quotation marks), and click "OK". 3 Type "ipconfig /all "), and press the Enter key. If your network. 3 Select "Sony Wireless PC Card" from the drop-down list, and click "Release". 4 Click "Renew". 5 Wait until the new IP address is not displayed. Reconfigure the WEP...
Troubleshooting Guide
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.... 4 Connect to within 30m (100 feet) of the Access Point, in the Access Point's operating instructions. ❑ The Wireless LAN PC card is checked. Configure the Access Point according to check the communication status. ❑ The Access Point is not properly configured. .... Reposition the computer to the Access Point. 5 Reenable the Internet Connection Firewall feature. s Why is enabled for the Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card. What's wrong? Why? The Network Connections window appears. Does this feature and are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in ...
.... 4 Connect to within 30m (100 feet) of the Access Point, in the Access Point's operating instructions. ❑ The Wireless LAN PC card is checked. Configure the Access Point according to check the communication status. ❑ The Access Point is not properly configured. .... Reposition the computer to the Access Point. 5 Reenable the Internet Connection Firewall feature. s Why is enabled for the Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card. What's wrong? Why? The Network Connections window appears. Does this feature and are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in ...