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...the model you can easily set up or connect to remote and local area networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connections Using wireless network connections (selected models only) Checking your network connection status Frequently asked questions ...Types of networks. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. Page 27 For more information about networking, ...
...the model you can easily set up or connect to remote and local area networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connections Using wireless network connections (selected models only) Checking your network connection status Frequently asked questions ...Types of networks. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. Page 27 For more information about networking, ...
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...is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by the wireless devices themselves, with no wiring, you can operate multiple computers more information on Sony Wireless LAN, go to a LAN through a wireless (radio) connection. To connect to view your VAIO... the taskbar. Wireless Network Connection on the Wireless Network Switch 3. Using wireless network connections (selected models only) A wireless local area network (LAN) is designed for building a wireless LAN environment. Your computer is set up. You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point...
...is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by the wireless devices themselves, with no wiring, you can operate multiple computers more information on Sony Wireless LAN, go to a LAN through a wireless (radio) connection. To connect to view your VAIO... the taskbar. Wireless Network Connection on the Wireless Network Switch 3. Using wireless network connections (selected models only) A wireless local area network (LAN) is designed for building a wireless LAN environment. Your computer is set up. You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point...
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...dialog box appears. Click Add in the Network key box. (If necessary, ask the administrator for the key. 4. From the Available wireless networks list, select the name of the network (access point) in which you do not see the network name, see If the ...characters or 10 to connect. Click Advanced on the Wireless Network Connection dialog box. The Wireless network properties dialog box appears. If the network does not appear in the Confirm network key box. 7. Click Connect. Wireless Network Properties Page 31 Wireless Network Connection Properties 2. Retype the network key in the...
...dialog box appears. Click Add in the Network key box. (If necessary, ask the administrator for the key. 4. From the Available wireless networks list, select the name of the network (access point) in which you do not see the network name, see If the ...characters or 10 to connect. Click Advanced on the Wireless Network Connection dialog box. The Wireless network properties dialog box appears. If the network does not appear in the Confirm network key box. 7. Click Connect. Wireless Network Properties Page 31 Wireless Network Connection Properties 2. Retype the network key in the...
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... Click to -computer (ad-hoc) network 1. The network name appears in the Confirm network key box. 8. Turning on the taskbar. Wireless Network Connection on the Wireless Network Switch 2. Click OK. Type the name of the network (access point) you do not know the network key or are for ... ASCII characters.) The following steps are not sure a network key is selected. 5. Click the Wireless Network Connection icon appears. Retype the network key in the Preferred networks list box. 3. Move the Wireless LAN switch to in the Network key box. (The key should be between 5 and 13...
... Click to -computer (ad-hoc) network 1. The network name appears in the Confirm network key box. 8. Turning on the taskbar. Wireless Network Connection on the Wireless Network Switch 2. Click OK. Type the name of the network (access point) you do not know the network key or are for ... ASCII characters.) The following steps are not sure a network key is selected. 5. Click the Wireless Network Connection icon appears. Retype the network key in the Preferred networks list box. 3. Move the Wireless LAN switch to in the Network key box. (The key should be between 5 and 13...
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3. Click Advanced. Wireless Network Connection Properties 4. The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears. Click Add. Wireless Network Properties Page 33 The Wireless network properties dialog box appears.
3. Click Advanced. Wireless Network Connection Properties 4. The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears. Click Add. Wireless Network Properties Page 33 The Wireless network properties dialog box appears.
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...Click Advanced. Click to select Computer-to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box. 8. Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in the Preferred networks list box. 12. 5. Retype the network key ...in wireless LAN functionality, move the Wireless LAN switch to -computer (ad hoc) network; Adv anced 13. The Advanced dialog box appears. Type the name of the ...
...Click Advanced. Click to select Computer-to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box. 8. Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in the Preferred networks list box. 12. 5. Retype the network key ...in wireless LAN functionality, move the Wireless LAN switch to -computer (ad hoc) network; Adv anced 13. The Advanced dialog box appears. Type the name of the ...
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Click Properties. On the Wireless Network tab, click Advanced. on the taskbar. The Advanced dialog box appears. 4. The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears. 3. Click the Wireless Network Connection icon dialog box appears. Page 35 Click to select Any available network (access point preferred), and click Close. The Wireless Network Connection Status 2. 1.
Click Properties. On the Wireless Network tab, click Advanced. on the taskbar. The Advanced dialog box appears. 4. The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears. 3. Click the Wireless Network Connection icon dialog box appears. Page 35 Click to select Any available network (access point preferred), and click Close. The Wireless Network Connection Status 2. 1.
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Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click the enabled network connection to open the connection status window. Wireless Network Connection Status Page 36 Click Start on the taskbar, and click Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and Network Connections. To check your network connection status Whether you have a wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connection, you can check the status of that connection. Checking your network connection status 1. The Network Connections window appears. 2.
Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click the enabled network connection to open the connection status window. Wireless Network Connection Status Page 36 Click Start on the taskbar, and click Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and Network Connections. To check your network connection status Whether you have a wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connection, you can check the status of that connection. Checking your network connection status 1. The Network Connections window appears. 2.
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... can 't I connect to a IEEE 802.11a device? Why is the data transfer speed slow? The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? When your computer away from Sony devices. For more information. For more information. You may need to move your computer away from...
... can 't I connect to a IEEE 802.11a device? Why is the data transfer speed slow? The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? When your computer away from Sony devices. For more information. For more information. You may need to move your computer away from...
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... the battery is off the computer when this key to type letters in lowercase if you press Shift while the indicator is on when the wireless LAN function is read from or written to the hard disk. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Normal typing resumes when the Caps... the program you scroll the display. Scroll Lock Press this indicator is on when the computer is using and does not work with all programs. Wireless LAN1 Turns on . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off when the computer is not being used. Normal scrolling resumes when...
... the battery is off the computer when this key to type letters in lowercase if you press Shift while the indicator is on when the wireless LAN function is read from or written to the hard disk. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Normal typing resumes when the Caps... the program you scroll the display. Scroll Lock Press this indicator is on when the computer is using and does not work with all programs. Wireless LAN1 Turns on . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off when the computer is not being used. Normal scrolling resumes when...
Quick Start Guide
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...). * Selected models may apply). Model Number: PCG-671L, PCG-672L, PCG671R, PCG-672R Serial Number 6 The Wireless LAN functionality*, which is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PS/2 is a trademark of IBM. i.LINK is a registered trademark of Sony used only to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with your Sony VAIO computer. Please refer to your...
...). * Selected models may apply). Model Number: PCG-671L, PCG-672L, PCG671R, PCG-672R Serial Number 6 The Wireless LAN functionality*, which is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PS/2 is a trademark of IBM. i.LINK is a registered trademark of Sony used only to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with your Sony VAIO computer. Please refer to your...
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... you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your alarm equipment. FCC Radio Frequency Exposure (United States) (FOR MODELS WITH WIRELESS LAN) This equipment complies with minimum distance of 8 inches (20 cm) between the radiator and body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, ... equipment until the problem is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). IC RSS-210 (Canada) (FOR MODELS WITH WIRELESS LAN) Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this equipment does not...
... you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your alarm equipment. FCC Radio Frequency Exposure (United States) (FOR MODELS WITH WIRELESS LAN) This equipment complies with minimum distance of 8 inches (20 cm) between the radiator and body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, ... equipment until the problem is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). IC RSS-210 (Canada) (FOR MODELS WITH WIRELESS LAN) Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this equipment does not...
Quick Start Guide
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Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front 4 1 Computer screen (LCD) 2 Speakers 3 Keyboard 4 Touch pad 5 Left and right buttons 6 Memory Stick® media indicator 7 Power switch 8 Wireless LAN switch* 9 Power indicator 10 Battery indicator 11 Hard disk drive indicator 12 Wireless LAN indicator* 13 Num lock indicator 14 Caps lock indicator 15 Scroll lock indicator * Wireless LAN capabilities are available on selected models only. 19
Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front 4 1 Computer screen (LCD) 2 Speakers 3 Keyboard 4 Touch pad 5 Left and right buttons 6 Memory Stick® media indicator 7 Power switch 8 Wireless LAN switch* 9 Power indicator 10 Battery indicator 11 Hard disk drive indicator 12 Wireless LAN indicator* 13 Num lock indicator 14 Caps lock indicator 15 Scroll lock indicator * Wireless LAN capabilities are available on selected models only. 19
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... I i.LINK port 20 indicators battery 19 caps lock 19 hard disk drive 19 Memory Stick media 19 num lock 19 power 19 scroll lock 19 Wireless LAN 19 input devices 9 interference 9 Internet connection 34 J jacks headphone 20 microphone 20 modem 21 K keyboard 19 L LCD screen handling 59 locating 19 M maintenance 59...
... I i.LINK port 20 indicators battery 19 caps lock 19 hard disk drive 19 Memory Stick media 19 num lock 19 power 19 scroll lock 19 Wireless LAN 19 input devices 9 interference 9 Internet connection 34 J jacks headphone 20 microphone 20 modem 21 K keyboard 19 L LCD screen handling 59 locating 19 M maintenance 59...
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... recovering 52 software programs 52 applications 52 speakers 19 specifications 16 specifications (online) 33 starting Recovery Wizard 48 starting computer 26 startup problems 37 support Sony 61 switch power 19 T technical support 61 telephone line jack 21 touchpad 19 using 29 troubleshooting 62, 67 startup 37 turning off computer 36 turning... TV interference 9 Index U UNLOCK/LOCK latch 23 unpacking the computer 16 updates 33, 34 USB port 20, 21 user guide 32 W Windows System Restore 49 Wireless LAN indicator 19 switch 19 75
... recovering 52 software programs 52 applications 52 speakers 19 specifications 16 specifications (online) 33 starting Recovery Wizard 48 starting computer 26 startup problems 37 support Sony 61 switch power 19 T technical support 61 telephone line jack 21 touchpad 19 using 29 troubleshooting 62, 67 startup 37 turning off computer 36 turning... TV interference 9 Index U UNLOCK/LOCK latch 23 unpacking the computer 16 updates 33, 34 USB port 20, 21 user guide 32 W Windows System Restore 49 Wireless LAN indicator 19 switch 19 75